Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: pesticide industry

New study confirms washing fruit before eating does not remove pesticides

The study aimed to "share the technical details of a process the authors developed for enhanced trace detection of pesticides in foods."

Pesticide industry ‘helped write’ disinformation playbook used by Big Oil and...

New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).