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Image of an agricultural machine in the fields under a blue sky with clouds, spraying the herbicide paraquat on crops.
February 10, 2025
The herbicide paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease and lung fibrosis, but the EPA just delayed a decision on…
Image of a woman standing on a train platform in a denim vest top, holding a yellow sugar-sweetened soda beverage.
February 4, 2025
With a new study estimating that sugar-sweetened beverages are responsible for around 340,000 deaths per year, policymakers should be taking…
Image of a pink table with a spread of various items that use red 3 dye, from the iconic maraschino cherries to a variety of light pink sprinkles spread on a waffle cone.
January 28, 2025
The FDA is finally banning the use of red 3 dye in food products, more than 30 years after first…
Image of three women in dresses clinking glasses of champagne in a cheers.
January 24, 2025
Can alcohol give you cancer? U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants you to know the answer is yes —…
Image of a single tea bag on a white background, with a red tag. Research has shown a tea bag's microplastic content is through the roof.
January 14, 2025
A new study found that your tea bag’s microplastic content could cause an increased risk of cancer. Here’s how to…
What is the definition of healthy? The FDA releases new guidelines that change the answer to this question, and it now includes foods like salmon, avocado, and olive oil.
January 11, 2025
The FDA’s new definition of “healthy” means we can stop vilifying foods like eggs and start embracing whole foods for…
Image of wild salmon swimming in a stream. While GMO salmon is no longer available, the debate on wild vs. farmed salmon continues.
January 7, 2025
AquaBounty’s GMO salmon experiment is over, but consumers still need to do their research if they want to find truly…
Image of six brown hens roaming in and out of a barn with a pasture behind it.
December 11, 2024
What are cage-free eggs, and what does their organic status mean under new regulations? Here’s why consumers should still do…
Can pesticides cause cancer? New research suggests that it can. Image of a farmer in a tractor spraying pesticides over a field.
October 21, 2024
Can pesticides cause cancer? A new study says yes, pesticide exposure from your environment is as likely to cause cancer…
Image of the wine tasting room in Aperture Cellars, with a table and plush seating overlooking an expansive view of the vineyard.
October 10, 2024
Healdsburg wineries in northern California boast gorgeous vineyards and culinary delights. Here’s why it should be on every wine aficionado…