By Rachel Blevins As a growing number of individual states in the U.S. stand up to the federal government on marijuana prohibition, Mexico legalized medical marijuana nationwide on Monday. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto issued a decree, following the bill’s overwhelming approval from Mexico’s Senate…
By Ariana Marisol These stunning aerial images reveal a sea of persimmons in Quanzhou city, China. Persimmon production is a vital way of life for the villagers in the Fujian province. Every year, locals use the strong rays of the sun to dry their fruits…
By Catherine J. Frompovich The Environmental Health Trust published “Cell Phone Radiation Scandal: More Exposure Than Manufacturers Claim ‘PhoneGate’ In France, government data release reveals 9 out of 10 phones tested exceed regulatory limits” [1]. The French ANFR published online on June 1, 2017, a…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Three Taiwan university students came up with a brilliant way to raise awareness about their polluted water reserves. By crafting real water samples into frozen popsicles that never melt because they fashioned them in resin. The dramatic array of colors and solids suspended in…
As USDA sets its sights on hog slaughter, Food & Water Watch demands previously withheld information on poultry plants seeking to privatize inspection WASHINGTON – Recently, the public interest advocacy organization Food & Water Watch filed suit against the USDA and its Food Safety Inspection Service…
By Janet Phelan In 2014, a moratorium was placed on federally funded research which involved making flu viruses more lethal. The moratorium was placed after heated debate generated by research published by a Netherlands team, headed up by Ron Fouchier. Fouchier’s research had produced a…
By Paul A. Philips No, this is not something out of the X-Files and nor are the implications. Researchers at the American biotech firm Bioquark are working on a pioneering stem cell methodology that they think will give life to brain-dead patients. In light of…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor In a shocking announcement today, Amazon.com Inc. is buying Whole Foods Market Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at about $13.7 billion, including the store chain’s debt. The companies have just made the announcement today (Friday June 16th 2017), adding that Amazon is to pay $42 a share for…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Rumor has it that men hard are their luck in Montreal are finding purpose through mastery of urban, homeless beekeeping and are reintegrating back into society with their newfound skills. Accueil Bonneau describes itself as a shelter and homeless care center that has “discovered the rewarding effects…
By Brandon Turbeville A new study has confirmed yet another positive use for cannabis. A new study has revealed that cannabinoids can successfully kill leukemia cells. Cannabis has long been known as having the ability to kill cancer, but the new revelation regarding leukemia is…
By Michael Maharrey Earlier this month, Maine Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill that will help facilitate healthcare freedom in the state. Sen. Rod Whittemore (R-Somerset) introduced Senate Bill 1385 (LD1385) on April 11. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements)…
By Carey Wedler Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been vocal about his archaic opposition to cannabis. Before and after becoming the nation’s top cop, he expressed his ill-advised distaste for the plant, suggesting “good people don’t smoke marijuana” and bemoaning the possibility that cannabis shops…
By Michael Maharrey Today, a new West Virginia law goes into effect that will help facilitate healthcare freedom without government regulation. Del. Joel Ellington (R-Princeton) and Del. Amy Summers (R-Flemington) sponsored House Bill 2301 (HB2301). The new law specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes…
By Paul Buchheit Last year it was 8 men, then down to 6, and now almost 5. While Americans fixate on Trump, the super-rich are absconding with our wealth, and the plague of inequality continues to grow. An analysis of 2016 data found that the poorest five deciles of the world population…
By Susan Ash Kratom Advocates: If you’ve had one of those days that starts with friends calling you with bad news, and the news just gets worse and worse as the day goes on – then that describes my day perfectly. On Friday of last…
By Catherine J. Frompovich For quite some time, I have been opposing and protesting the retrofit of an AMI Smart Meter on to my home’s electric service for various reasons, specifically regarding health and medical issues. As a result, I filed a formal complaint with…
By Brandon Turbeville Professor Says You Will Die if You Eat Raw Food, “Not Scientific” – Is Proven Wrong By Everything Gwyneth Paltrow and Megan Fox Shut London Professor Down By Existing According to Professor Steven Jones, following a raw food diet is extremely dangerous…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Today, Conagra brands just announced a recall of about 725,000 lbs of Chef Boyardee, Libby’s, and other brands‘ spaghetti and meatballs products due to “misbranding and undeclared allergens.” The undeclared allergens? “Undeclared milk.” Undeclared milk allergens on the label can pose a major danger…
By Annabelle Bamforth A newly-released study and supplementary map show that 15 million Americans are exposed to toxins in their drinking water. The study, released in early June as a collaboration with the Environmental Working Group and the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute at…
By Matt Agorist Once the talk of conspiracy theorists — the rich ingesting the blood of the young to foster longevity — is now a reality and an actual business in the United States. Not only is it a business but billionaires are actually admitting…
