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07/27/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Organic Trade Association member revealed to be … guess who? … BASF, one of the leading GMO producers in the world

It’s pretty obvious that conventional agriculture giants like Monsanto, DuPont, Syngenta and BASF would have nothing to do with the Organic Trade Association (OTA), right? After all, the OTA is the organization that regulates the organic industry in North America. The company’s LinkedIn page promises: Focusing exclusively on organic agriculture and products, OTA stays on […]

06/25/2018 / By Vicki Batts

WARNING: Shellfish are now testing positive for opioids

The opioid epidemic in the United States has become so prolific that now even local shellfish are testing positive for Big Pharma’s most profitable (and most addictive) class of drugs. In Washington state, the Department of Fish and Wildlife recently found that opioids are making their way into the water and are affecting marine life. […]

06/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Follow these simple tips to minimize your exposure to “obesogens” – everyday chemicals that make you fat

In the U.S., obesity is easily one of the nation’s biggest health problems. Approximately 40 percent of American adults are clinically obese, as are another 20 percent of children and teens – and that’s not including the number of people who are simply “overweight.” In late 2017, it was reported that obesity rates in America […]

05/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda

Sodas are known to be harmful to health. Likewise, diet sodas are still bad for you. “Diet” sodas and zero-calorie drinks are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to regular soda. But do not be fooled, they are made out of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, cyclamates, saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Artificial sweeteners are said to […]

05/17/2018 / By Vicki Batts

An appeals court says CA can list the herbicide glyphosate as a carcinogen

After much fanfare, a state appeals court has ruled that California can list glyphosate as a carcinogen — and that the state’s ban on discharging the herbicide into public waterways stands, too. Despite Monsanto’s best efforts to keep the toxicity of their product under wraps, the ruling in California is undoubtedly a small victory for […]

05/02/2018 / By Vicki Batts

FDA hid glyphosate findings from the public after finding weed killer contamination in nearly ALL food

Shocking internal emails, uncovered via the Freedom of Information Act, have revealed yet another scandal: The FDA knew that the toxic weed killer, glyphosate, was contaminating the U.S. food supply — and ignored the dangerous threat posed to American consumers. Apparently, the finding of glyphosate in heavily consumed products like granola bars and corn is […]

04/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is YOUR indoor cat or dog consuming parabens? The preservatives are poisoning pets

Parabens: the dangers posed by these synthetic additives are well documented by now. They’ve been linked to the increased risk of breast cancer and early puberty, as well as reduced sperm levels. As such, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products have been trying to phase out parabens from their goods. The same can’t be […]

04/05/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health

Parents might give their infants soy-based formula because of a lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other feeding problems, but a new study shows this could be a case of trading one problem for another. According to research that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, infants who consume soy-based formula undergo changes […]

03/14/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Corporate retaliation: Monsanto is trying to take down civic group that warned about health risks of glyphosate herbicide

A group that dedicates itself to conjoining people with the pressing policy issues that affect them is being targeted by the world’s most evil corporation for daring to spread the truth about the toxicity of glyphosate, a highly pervasive crop chemical that’s commonly sprayed on genetically-modified (GM) crops. According to reports, Monsanto has served the […]

03/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Food scientists have created a new, faster way of testing for pesticide residues on vegetables using magnetic nanoparticles

You’ve decided that spending extra money on organic produce is worth the reassurance it gives you. Whether you’re driven by environmental concerns or you’re trying to reduce your risk of cancer, it’s a smart move for your health. However, how can you be sure that these foods you’re paying a premium for are truly free […]

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