GMOs Won’t End World Hunger – Organic Farming Does the Trick
According to a recent report from Agro-ecology and the Right to Food, sustainable, organic small-scale farming could potentially double food production in the areas...
New Studies Link BPA to Dental Problems and Low Testosterone
More and more evidence is mounting against bisphenol A (BPA), the ubiquitous chemical found in many everyday plastic products. New studies from France and...
Toxin in Artificial Butter Flavoring Connected with Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Next time you have a relaxing movie night at home and have a craving for microwave popcorn, you may want to choose a non-buttered...
Ben & Jerry’s and Whole Foods Join the Fight Against GMOs
Well-known for an array of delicious and diverse flavors, ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry's recently announced their plan to end their use of...
Throw Out that Antibacterial Soap: Even the FDA is Looking into its Dangers
Studies have been revealing the dangers of antibacterial soap for years now. In 2005, research found that the antibacterial agent triclosan reacts with chlorinated...
Diet Soda is Just as Bad for Teeth as Crack Cocaine and Meth
You probably already know by now how bad diet soda is for your health. If you’ve been ignoring the headlines about the numerous research...
Global March Against Monsanto Demands Labeling of GMO Foods
Last weekend, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide gathered together to demand mandatory labeling of GMO foods. The ‘March Against Monsanto’ was held in...
Sleeping-pills Skyrocket Emergency Room Visits
Question: I'm having a hard time sleeping and I was wondering if there were sleeping aids out there that you recommend? - Dorothy O.,...
U.S. Senator Works to Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act
Last Sunday, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced his proposed amendment to the Farm Bill which aims to eliminate the Monsanto Protection Act, citing it...
Monsanto Victory a Slap in the Face to Sustainable Agriculture
Last Monday, Vernon Hugh Bowman, a 76-year old Indiana farmer, lost a Supreme Court battle with Monsanto, genetically engineered (GE) seed tycoon and the...
