Lead Poisoning Cases Linked to Applesauce

Reports of lead poisoning linked to contaminated applesauce have now come from 37 state health departments.

Another Study Links Highly Processed Food and Artificial Sweeteners with Depression, Other Serious Health Conditions

A recent scientific study has found a link between artificial sweeteners and depression, and between diets of highly processed foods and diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and fat levels.

AT&T, Verizon Left Toxic Lead Cables Scattered Around US: Investigation

A new report has revealed that AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications left legacy lead-sheathed telecom cables scattered about the US in the thousands.

Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Teen Mental Health Problems: Study

A new scientific study reveals that adolescents who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods may suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.

10 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Disease: Study

Scientists have identified 10 pesticides that significantly damaged neurons implicated in the development of Parkinson’s disease.

Elevated Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals in Mixed Fruit Juices, Other Drinks: Study

A new study has found that some commonly consumed beverages contained levels of toxic metals that exceed federal drinking water standards.

Acrylamide in Fried Foods Linked with Depression, Anxiety: Study

Scientists have found that regular consumption of fried foods is linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety in humans.

Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Shampoo, Lotion, Cleaning Products: Study

The results of a new scientific study demonstrated that consumer products release more than 5,000 tons of chemicals inside our homes and workplaces that are known to cause cancer, adversely affect sexual function and fertility in adults or harm developing fetuses.

BPA is a Health Risk, says Europe

In a new re-evaluation of the health effects of food chemical BPA, European Health Safety Experts (EFSA) have concluded that dietary exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) is a health concern for consumers across all age groups. EFSA’s experts identified potentially harmful health effects of BPA on the immune system.

Parkinson’s Disease Linked with Common Cleaning Chemical TCE: Case Studies

In an effort to further demonstrate the link between Parkinson’s Disease and the toxic cleaning chemical TCE, researchers have published a new report that includes case studies of individuals diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s.