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November 21, 2017 - Issue 4114


EPA Refuses to Ban Neurotoxic Pesticide Found in 87 Percent of Newborns

EPA Refuses to Ban Neurotoxic Pesticide Found in 87 Percent of Newborns

November 21, 2017

Also linked to Parkinson's and lung sabotage - yet it's now so prevalent it's found in 87 percent of newborns. At what point do we say 'enough is enough?' Don't expect the Trump administration to do anything about it anytime soon - this is the only way to protect yourself.

GMO Apples Arriving at Grocery Stores

apples

November 21, 2017

Genetically engineered (GE) apples that don't turn brown when sliced are already being sold in the Midwest - and they're not labeled as such. It's the first time a GMO product is being sold to appeal directly to consumers, but whether people accept or reject them remains to be seen.

Do We Really Need Opioids for Pain?

opioids for chronic pain

November 21, 2017

Many physicians automatically prescribe opioids for moderate to severe pain from injuries, such as bone fractures, but a recent study questions this approach. In fact, when compared to safer opioid-free alternatives, opioids did not relieve pain any better, begging the question, how often are they really needed?