Health Viewpoints Amidst the widespread use of chemical herbicides in agriculture and landscaping for weed control, concerns have emerged about the accuracy of safety labels. Glyphosate, favored for its efficacy in killing weeds, has faced scrutiny over potential health and environmental risks. Central to this debate is the evaluation conducted by the Environment Protection Agency…
Rising Gut Dysbiosis Rates Point to How Nature’s Microbiome Impacts Our Own
As of 2022, the global probiotics market is valued at over $60 billion and rising. Probiotics are designed to benefit your gut, and the role gut health plays in our holistic wellbeing is gaining recognition from scientists, nutritionists, doctors, and many others. At the same time, there is a startling rise in the condition of…
The Legal Poison in Our Foods: Dr. Stephanie Seneff on What Glyphosate Does and How to Avoid It
In an Epoch Health podcast, our very own Dr. Ann Corson spoke with Dr. Stephanie Seneff on the cumulation of Dr. Seneff‘s research on the chemical glyphosate compiled in her book, “Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment,” how she discovered it, how it damages many systems in our…
Cancer-Linked Herbicide Chemical Found in Over 80 Percent of US Urine Samples: CDC Study
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found a widely-used herbicide chemical that has been linked to cancer in the majority of urine samples collected from children and adults in the United States. The health agency released the results of its National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) last month, which…
‘Systemic Catastrophe:’ MIT Senior Researcher Warns Glyphosate is a Slow Kill
July 7, 2022
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A “systemic catastrophe” is senior researcher Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s verdict on glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, warning that the chemical is a slow kill for humans and other lifeforms. Seneff, a senior researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been studying this toxic chemical for around 10 years. Dr. Stephanie Seneff…
US Supreme Court Denies Bayer Appeal Over Roundup Weedkiller Lawsuit
June 23, 2022
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Bayer AG’s appeal to review a million-dollar lawsuit filed by a Californian resident, suing the company for developing cancer from over 20 years of using Roundup weedkiller. The rejection potentially opens the German company up to billions of dollars in losses from future lawsuits. The justices maintained the…
Farmer Groups Press Biden to Not Allow States to Use Own Product Safety Labels
A coalition of 54 agriculture groups is urging the Biden administration to drop its support for allowing states to impose their own warning labels—in addition to federal labels—on consumer products. The request came after U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar asked the Supreme Court to refrain from taking up an herbicide liability case known as Monsanto…
Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment
May 2, 2022
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Of all the pesticides in our food supply today, the most concerning to consumers is likely glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Roundup herbicide. Residues of the well-known weed killer have been discovered in a wide range of staple food products sold in top grocery stores, meaning we are all at risk of inadvertent exposure…
Study finds link between glyphosate exposure and pregnancy length
Women exposed to the herbicide glyphosate were more likely to experience shorter pregnancies, according to a study published last week in the journal Environmental Research. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. Most research on the health effects of glyphosate has focused on workplace exposures — people who work in agriculture and as…
Amid Soaring Fertilizer, Fuel Prices, Fears of Rising Prices and Shortages
News Analysis Many American farmers have been struggling to get their fertilizer and herbicide supplies ready to sow their fields. Even if they can get them, they’re at exorbitant prices. Count in diesel at record highs and there’s a recipe for trouble. If Americans grumble about high grocery prices now, they can brace for even…
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