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July 31, 2018 - Issue 4369


Despite Clear Evidence of Harm, Mobile Phone Industry Fights to Keep You Ignorant of the Risks

effects of cellphone radiation

July 31, 2018

And it's not hearsay - this year, two major studies have proven it. Yet, an orchestrated PR campaign, designed to mislead you, is stopping you from knowing the truth. Here's how to tell which studies to trust, and exactly what to do to protect yourself.

CRISPR: Crispy Fries Your DNA

CRISPR: Crispy Fries Your DNA

July 31, 2018

CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology shows promise for treating conditions ranging from deafness to HIV, but the splicing and dicing of DNA does not come without consequence. Recently, researchers revealed CRISPR led to significant unintended mutations, including DNA deletions and insertions that could scramble your DNA.

$4.7 Billion Judgment for Asbestos in Powder

talc powder

July 31, 2018

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay billions of dollars to victims who developed chronic disease after using their asbestos-tainted talcum powder. What's worse, internal documents suggest company officials knew of the dangers for decades.