Sunday, February 22, 2026

FDA Changes Food Nutrition Label Requirements for the First Time in 20 Years

Michelle Obama helped to announce on Friday that the FDA approved a new set of requirements for food nutrition labels for the first time in decades.

Seattle Sues Monsanto Over PCB Contamination, Becomes 6th City to Do So

Monsanto has faced a spate of PCB contamination lawsuits over the decades and several this year alone. Seattle is likely seeking millions of dollars from Monsanto to pay for the cleanup.

New study shows link between prenatal and infant pesticide exposure and autism in children

The authors of the study believe it's imperative to "avoid prenatal and infant exposure to pesticides to protect early brain development."

New study finds correlation between specific pesticides and central nervous system tumors in children

"Policy interventions to reduce pesticide exposure in individuals residing near agricultural fields should be considered to protect the health of children."

EPA releases new report and confirms what we all knew: Fracking contaminates drinking water

“The EPA’s final report on impacts of fracking on groundwater has concluded what too many Americans already know from personal experience: Fracking has caused lasting harm to drinking water sources throughout the country.”

94% of pre-packaged and homemade US baby foods contain toxic heavy metals: Study

"FDA must go beyond the baby food aisle and set strong standards for these contaminants," said the national director of Healthy Babies Bright Futures.

Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on prayers and a President Trump

“We’re about protecting our future. And that’s what he should be about.”

Biden’s health care plans could mean new changes to your health care options

Biden’s health care plans could benefit millions of Americans, especially as the nation faces a potential second wave of the coronavirus.

Republicans, obsessed with gutting Obamacare, other social programs: That’s called committing political suicide

It will be time for these politicians that have no vision to begin writing their political obituaries, because they will face political extinction in the elections of 1018 and 2020.