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Chemicals In Personal Care Products Bring About Early Puberty in Girls

February 4, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

There are several animal studies linking phthalates, parabens, and other personal care product chemicals to endocrine disruption, and a study published in the journal Human Reproduction shows that humans are not exempt from that group. Researchers from the University of… [read]

Did CNN Accidentally Post Image Of Vaccine Reaction In Measles Outbreak Article?

February 4, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 4, 2019

A few days ago we saw a tweet that just seemed too good to be true: The gang at #CNN has to retract and revise photo it claimed was child with #measles when it is discovered child was actually suffering… [read]

U.S. Court of Appeals Says Almond Milk Is Milk

January 23, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

Almond milk producers are allowed to call their product milk, says the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The court agreed with another court dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against Blue Diamond Growers, makers of the… [read]

Monsanto’s $125 Million Deal to Flood The Market With Gene-edited Foods

January 18, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 18, 2019

According to Monsanto’s press release, the company (recently bought by Bayer) is investing $125 million in gene editing technology with Pairwise Plants, a California agricultural startup that aims to develop gene edited corn, soybeans, cotton, canola crops, wheat, and potentially… [read]

Americans Are More Likely To Die From Opioid Overdoses Than Car Accidents

January 16, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Americans are most likely to die of heart disease. It’s listed as the number one cause of death in America said to kill 635,260 people a year. Car accidents kill about 40,000 people a year. Car accident deaths are on… [read]

GMO Labeling Explained – What You Need to Know About These Confounding, Loophole-Laden Rules

January 10, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It has been two years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture passed the regulations mandating the labeling of genetically mandated ingredients. The finalized regulations that have recently been released leave much to be desired. Just Label It, a prominent organization… [read]

FDA Food Inspections Reduced During Shutdown

January 10, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Most of the food safety inspections have been stopped during the federal government shutdown. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he is trying to figure out what the most essential inspections are and continue those inspections. To achieve this the… [read]