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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo testified in front of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday to discuss his role in the deaths of elderly residents at nursing home facilities during the pandemic. Chairman Brad Wenstrup called the hearing and said the focus was on Cuomo’s March 25 directive that required nursing…Continue reading Former Governor Cuomo Questioned in COVID Hearing Over Nursing Home Policy Linked to 15,000 Deaths

Following the landmark federal court victory by the Fluoride Action Network against the EPA, several towns and cities have begun the process of stopping the addition of fluoride to the community water supply. Dental associations, meanwhile, have doubled down on their support for the neurotoxic chemical linked with reduced IQ in children. The American Dental…Continue reading Water Fluoridation Battle Heats Up Despite Federal Court Ruling

The FDA approved a vaccine (ACAM2000) in August for monkeypox despite the high risk of virus transmission from the vaccinated individual to others. The vaccine insert states, “Death has also been reported in unvaccinated contacts accidentally infected by individuals who have been vaccinated.” The vaccine has been approved for smallpox since 2007 and the CDC…Continue reading FDA Approves Smallpox Vaccine for Monkeypox Despite High Transmission Risk

The deregulation of gene-edited plants is on the USDA agenda, and the public comment period has been extended by 21 days. The comment page has yet to be posted on the Federal Register. CRISPR is a new technology that is being used in agriculture to modify plants. “New Gene Technologies” or NGTs are how big agricultural companies like Bayer are…Continue reading USDA Reopens Comment Period for Deregulation of Gene-Edited Plants

As disaster response continues in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a disaster management expert on the ground says there are 250 confirmed deaths in just one single county. Steve Slepcevic appeared on The HighWire to give an update into the disaster recovery and medical aid response from the Hickory airport in North Carolina. Recent reports…Continue reading Hurricane Helene Death Toll Far Higher Than Reported, Says Expert

The FDA has officially created the unified Human Foods Program as part of a larger restructuring effort that the agency says will help to “effectively deliver on our mission to protect and promote public health through science-based approaches to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease, and ensure the safety of chemicals in our food.”…Continue reading FDA Reorganizes Agency To “Enhance Transparency And Trust”