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Monsanto Greed
Following outcry, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced that he would put forward an amendment to Senate farm bill.
Science
French-funded programme leads to first harvesting of stem cells from skin of human embryos in “landmark” medical move.
Health
A new report shows that cutting salt out of American diets isn’t as healthy as many once believed.
Monsanto Greed
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that farmers could not use Monsanto’s patented genetically altered soybeans to create new seeds without paying the company a fee.
Cell Phones
San Francisco city leaders have agreed to revoke an ordinance that would have been the first in the U.S. to require retailers to warn consumers about potentially dangerous radiation levels.
Federal Spending
Ultimately... worsening health is not an inevitable consequence of economic recessions. It’s a political choice.
Pesticides
Bees pollinate much of our food supply, but a pesticide threatens their survival.
Health
Despite GOP’s efforts to rid the country of Planned Parenthood, at a conference that took place on Thursday in Washington, D.C. President Obama said that the health organization isn’t going anywhere.
Workers’ Rights
“Breaking: 500 low-wage workers expected to stop working from a dozen chains today.”
Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically modified seed giant Monsanto likes to trumpet its “commitment to sustainable agriculture.”
Birth Control
A crunchy, natural food company marketed to liberals discreetly sues to stop covering employees' contraception
Horsemeat Scandal
Ikea says it has withdrawn 17,000 portions of moose lasagna from its home furnishings stores in Europe after traces of pork were found in a batch tested in Belgium.
Genetically Modified Foods
Monsanto first started contributing to Blunt back in 2008, when it handed him $10,000.
Monsanto Greed
A provison that protects the biotech giant from litigation passed Congress without many members knowing about it
Genetically Modified Foods
Critics say the idea of eating such a GMO animal concerns consumers far more than the common genetically modified foods, such as corn and soybeans.
Health
After a push by New York’s governor to improve public health and put an end to the rise in obesity was repealed, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant banned an effort to stop restaurants from selling super-sized drinks.
Health
“A new European study claims an increase in processed meat consumption raises the risk of early death. But the real news? Red meat won't kill you.”
Health
Feat at King’s College Hospital in London could greatly increase number of organs available for transplantation.
Health
So why not develop new antibiotics? Partly because there’s not a lot of money in it.
Health
