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PFAS in Produce: California Study Exposes the Gap Between MAHA Goals and Reality

Updated 5:43 AM EDT, Tue March 17, 2026

California, known for its high-tech dominance—and now high-tech exodus—and Hollywood glitz, is also the nation’s agricultural powerhouse. The state supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than 75 percent of the fruits, nuts, and wine consumed in the United States. It also leads the nation in dairy production, accounting for nearly 20 percent of…Continue reading PFAS in Produce: California Study Exposes the Gap Between MAHA Goals and Reality

The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

Updated 4:21 AM EDT, Thu March 12, 2026

On any given day, Americans are subjected to the tremendous disdain that Democrat-led states have towards President Trump and the actions of his administration. One such example is HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul the childhood immunization schedule in the United States. That move centers on protecting children, respecting family autonomy, aligning US…Continue reading The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

The Smart Pill Economy

Updated 9:15 AM EDT, Tue March 10, 2026

Big Pharma has spent decades trying to get people to take their plethora of medications. Now, the controversial industry is going a step further with “smart pills” that can report back after they’ve been swallowed. Of course, there is enormous profit involved. The global market for so-called smart pills is projected to reach $5 billion…Continue reading The Smart Pill Economy

CA Officials Investigating Another Pediatrician Over Medical Exemptions

In 2015 Sacramento Senator and author of California’s Senate Bill 277 Richard Pan stated the following during testimony: “What the law clearly states is that the medical exemption is at the professional judgement of the physician. We took an amendment to absolutely clarify that point.“ BUSINESS INSIDER IS NOW REPORTING: “A subpoena by City Attorney…Continue reading CA Officials Investigating Another Pediatrician Over Medical Exemptions

Updated 7:10 AM EDT, Thu May 9, 2019

Students Activate, Publicly Oppose Oregon’s Mandatory Vaccine Bill

HERE IS THE VIDEO CREATED BY THE OREGONIAN STUDENTS TO PROTEST HB 3063: https://www.facebook.com/OregoniansForMedicalFreedom/videos/2390096091213480/ By Jefferey Jaxen The story that has unfolded in Oregon surrounding House Bill 3063 (HB 3063) has been both fast-moving and historically significant. Although simply skimming through headlines and tired write-ups delivered from most mainstream media reporting concerning the issue makes…Continue reading Students Activate, Publicly Oppose Oregon’s Mandatory Vaccine Bill

Updated 6:26 PM EDT, Wed May 8, 2019

Nearly One in Two Americans Takes Prescription Drugs: Survey

About 46 percent of the U.S. population used one or more prescription drugs in the past 30 days, according to a survey from the National Center for Health Statistics. Drug Type by: Age Age group (0-11 years) Penicillin (infections) 2.7% CNS stimulants (attention deficit disorder) 3.5% Bronchodilators (asthma) 4.3% Age group (12–19 years) Oral contraceptives…Continue reading Nearly One in Two Americans Takes Prescription Drugs: Survey

Updated 9:03 AM EDT, Wed May 8, 2019

Scotland reporting ‘dramatic’ increase in autism

Between 2012 and 2018, the number of pupils with: Autism spectrum disorder has more than doubled (101 per cent). Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties has risen by 86 per cent. Care experience has risen by over 54 per cent. Physical health problems has risen by over 98 per cent. Mental health problems has risen by…Continue reading Scotland reporting ‘dramatic’ increase in autism

Updated 8:26 AM EDT, Wed May 8, 2019

White House Has “Monsanto’s Back on Pesticides,” Newly Revealed Document Says

USRTK.org’s Monsanto Roundup Trial Tracker by Carey Gillam Internal Monsanto records just filed in court show that a corporate intelligence group hired to “to take the temperature on current regulatory attitudes for glyphosate” reported that the White House could be counted on to defend the company’s Roundup herbicides. In a report attached to a July 2018 email to…Continue reading White House Has “Monsanto’s Back on Pesticides,” Newly Revealed Document Says

Updated 4:47 PM EDT, Tue May 7, 2019

Sunscreen Ingredients Are Absorbed Into Your Blood. Here’s What That Could Mean

hat the public thinks is settled science, safe and effective, and thoroughly tested by regulatory agencies may often be an illusionary world divorced from reality. A new pilot study is turning heads, grabbing mainstream headlines and causing the public to ask questions. Time Magazine writes In the study, each of 24 people were asked to…Continue reading Sunscreen Ingredients Are Absorbed Into Your Blood. Here’s What That Could Mean

Updated 6:56 AM EDT, Tue May 7, 2019