New evidence reveals additional dangers of adding fluoride to drinking water. Action Alert! Fluoride has been added to drinking water in towns across the United States since 1945 for the purpose of improving dental health. Now, 66% of people in the US receive drinking water with added fluoride. Evidence pointing to the dangers of this… Continue reading Two-Thirds of Americans Drink Industrial Waste Daily
Category: Health Transparency
EPA to Increase Your Exposure to Radiation and Mercury
New proposals would expose us to more environmental pollutants. It doesn’t take much of a scientific background to know that exposure to radiation is bad. Yet a new rule coming out of the EPA at the behest of crony interests will increase the amount of radiation we are exposed to. Another rule will increase the… Continue reading EPA to Increase Your Exposure to Radiation and Mercury
Think You’re Buying USA-Raised Meat? Think Again
Where is the meat you’re buying really from? Action Alert! Many of us look for the “Product of USA” sticker on the meat we buy in the supermarket, but we may not be aware that the USDA allows meat raised outside the US to carry that label. It’s a shameful case of government-sanctioned fraud. Current… Continue reading Think You’re Buying USA-Raised Meat? Think Again
Say “NO” to Pesticides, and “YES” to CBD!
The 2018 Farm Bill is currently being created from the House and Senate versions. We must make sure bad provisions are eliminated, and good provisions stay in the final bill. Congress is in the process of completing the 2018 Farm Bill, and it is imperative that we ensure that bad provisions that would increase the amount… Continue reading Say “NO” to Pesticides, and “YES” to CBD!
BPA-Free, but Not Toxic-Free
Consumers are demanding BPA-free products, but the alternatives are no safer. The word is out about bisphenol-A (BPA), the chemical that is commonly used in drinking containers, children’s toys, and other plastic products: it’s been linked to diabetes, asthma, cancer, obesity, and altered prostate and neurological development, among other illnesses. Unfortunately, the alternatives that industry… Continue reading BPA-Free, but Not Toxic-Free
Are Microwaves Making You Sick?
Some of the latest science says the answer may be “Yes.” Action Alert! Wireless internet, cell phones, and smart meters are ubiquitous in the modern world, but some studies have shown that there is reason to be cautious about exposure to microwave radiation (MWR). The federal government, however, is not only asleep at the wheel;… Continue reading Are Microwaves Making You Sick?
Is Your Sunscreen Making You Sick?
There’s a good chance that it is. Here are some tips on avoiding nasty chemicals when you’re out in the sun (hint: the FDA won’t help you!). It’s summertime, and lots of us are spending time outdoors. When protecting yourself with sunscreen, though, it’s important to remember that many products on the market contain dangerous… Continue reading Is Your Sunscreen Making You Sick?
“Not Everyone Who Wants to Reproduce Will Be Able”
Common chemicals are causing sperm deformity and decreased sperm counts. Action Alert! A new study suggests that when a mother is exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy, her son and the son’s future generations may suffer from decreased fertility. This is the latest among a mounting body of scientific evidence that links these common chemicals—found… Continue reading “Not Everyone Who Wants to Reproduce Will Be Able”
Monsanto is Finally Gone…But Not in a Good Way
Bayer’s buyout of the biotech giant will allow Monsanto to hide in the shadows. Action Alert! Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company, is wrapping up a $63 billion dollar purchase of Monsanto, and has said that it will retire Monsanto’s name. It will become impossible to know which products are being sold by what was formerly… Continue reading Monsanto is Finally Gone…But Not in a Good Way
Pesticides for Dinner?
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives think they’re safe enough to eat and drink. Don’t let them sell us out to Big Ag. Action Alert! Every four years, Congress passes a new Farm Bill, a huge piece of legislation that establishes policies for US agriculture, nutrition assistance programs, organic development programs, and more. While there… Continue reading Pesticides for Dinner?