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USDA Walks Back Healthy School Lunch Policies

December 6, 2017 by Kristina Martin

The United States Department of Agriculture has rolled back several healthy school lunch requirements. These changes include allowing schools to serve flavored milk, opt out of whole grain requirements, and more slowly reduce the sodium in their offerings. In the… [read]

The War On Coconut Oil

December 6, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 6, 2017

Prior to World War II coconut oil was a common cooking oil and an ingredient in many food products. During World War II the Japanese occupied the Philippines and other South Pacific islands. They cut off the U.S.’s supply of… [read]

50 Healthcare Workers Were Fired For Refusing the Flu Shot

December 5, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 5, 2017

Late last month a Minnesota-based health system fired about 50 employees for refusal to get the flu shot. Essentia Health announced in September that employees would be required to get vaccinated for influenza unless a religious or medical exemption is… [read]

One Million Receive Faulty Dengvaxia Vaccine Which May Cause Dengue Rather Than Prevent it

December 4, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 4, 2017

The Philippines’ Department of Health launched the world’s first public dengue immunization drive last year to the tune of $69.54 million. Dengvaxia is the vaccine used, produced by Sanofi. On Dec 1st, the Department of Health halted the use of… [read]

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is Linked to Brain Shrinkage

December 1, 2017 by Kristina Martin

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), where too much fat accumulates in the liver without alcohol, has now been linked to greater than normal age-related brain shrinkage by a study published in JAMA Neurology. In the study, people with NAFLD from… [read]

Sugar Leads to Depression – World’s First Trial Proves Gut and Brain are Linked (Protocol Included)

November 29, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 22, 2018

It’s official. If you’re keeping up with the latest science, you know that the gut is inexorably linked to the brain. This year researchers found a correlation between depression and mood swings in men and high sugar intake.1 Last year… [read]

Slaughter of 90,000 Wild Horses May Proceed Despite 80% Objection From Public

November 26, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 26, 2017

President Donald Trump’s budget proposal calls for saving $10 million next year by selling wild horses. Horses captured throughout the West will likely be sold for slaughter, which current regulations do not allow. Wild horse advocates say the change would… [read]