Human Rights

The Difference Between Heirlooms and Hybrids, GMOs and Gene Editing

June 4, 2018 by Yelena Sukhoterina
Last updated on: June 4, 2018

Avoiding GMO foods is becoming more of a challenge as they remain mainly unlabeled. Many consumers also are left in the dark about what these foods are, and there is a persistent misconception that ‘all foods have been modified anyway.’… [read]

Fungal Infections Becoming Resistant, Evolving Like Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

May 25, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 10, 2018

Fungal infections are demonstrating resistance to fungicides in the same way that bacteria react to antibiotics, warns a new report in Science magazine. Many perceive fungal infections like candida, athlete’s foot, and others to be relatively harmless, but an estimated… [read]

How Vaccines Cause Disease to Evolve

May 20, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 21, 2018

Two of the pillars of modern medicine are in trouble and it’s for the same reason – ignoring microbial evolution. Conventional medicine charged ahead with rampant antibiotic use without a full understanding of the microbiome and how our immune system… [read]

Seventy Percent of Reusable Medical Scopes Test Positive for Bacteria in New Study from California

April 29, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 29, 2018

A new paper published in the American Journal of Infection Control examined reusable endoscopes cleared for patient use at three separate hospitals in California and found that sanitation procedures are lacking. At the best performing hospital, 62 percent of scopes… [read]

How Microplastics Enter the Food Chain Through Organic Fertilizers

April 18, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 18, 2018

Much of the discussion surrounding microplastics in the environment have focused on our oceans, but a new report from Germany confirms that these tiny bits of plastic are also entering the food chain through organic fertilizers. Reducing and reusing waste… [read]

Trump Considering Drug Testing Plan For Food Stamp Recipients

April 12, 2018 by Michael Edwards

The Trump administration is considering allowing states to require drug testing for some food stamp recipients. The plan would narrowly target and affect mostly “able-bodied” people, according to an anonymous administration official, AP reports. The rule would apply to around… [read]

How to Choose the Right Water Filter

April 2, 2018 by Yelena Sukhoterina

There are more reasons than ever to filter tap water for drinking and cooking. Tap water is commonly contaminated with heavy metals, chemicals, and radioactive elements. Toxic water has been found in many cities across the U.S., from the Flint… [read]

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