HEALTH
WHO Chief Swears Ebola Outbreak “Can Be Stopped”
The World Health Organization (WHO) Chief has said he swears that the Ebola outbreak “can be stopped.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, proclaiming that the spread of this disease can be stopped, so long as warring faction lay down their weapons and commit to […]
Big Toothpaste’s dirty secret: 90% of brands contain cancer-causing heavy metals
The investigation: What was found and why it matters In May 2026, Lead Safe Mama, an advocacy organization focused on consumer safety, updated their report about testing results that sent shockwaves through the oral care industry last year. The analysis of 51 popular toothpaste brands revealed a troubling pattern: 90% […]
Synthetic Milk: Children Must Not Become Experimental Subjects
A new study in Scientific Reports serves as a serious warning to regulators, physicians, parents and public health officials about synthetic biology-derived foods, including synthetic milk. The study found that the molecular composition of synthetic milk was not equivalent to milk from cows. The differences were measurable, extensive and biologically […]
What Happens to Your Brain When You Ditch Your Cellphone for 3 Days?
Story at-a-glance Ever feel like your cellphone is glued to your hand? It’s tough to put it down, but what if you took a break for three days — would your brain cheer or rebel? Cellphones are part of daily life for most, but too much time on them interferes […]
Paraquat poison: The toxic herbicide still killing Americans while EPA looks the other way
In this quiet southeast corner of the state, home to roughly 20,000 people surrounded by forest and farmland, a deadly secret hangs in the air. The Sipcam Agro plant here processes the toxic herbicide paraquat, making it the largest single emitter of the chemical in the entire United States. And […]
New Study Gives More Insight on How Ozempic Use Affects Muscle Health
Story at-a-glance Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, is a drug originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, and it works by mimicking a natural hormone called GLP-1. Its commonly advertised effects include regulating blood sugar, slowing digestion, and reducing appetite — and these are the reasons why many are now […]
Legal Notice Filed to Force EPA to Set Water Standards for Atrazine, a Pesticide Linked to Cancer
Conservation and public health groups filed a formal notice on Thursday, May 28, with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to force the agency to develop water-quality standards for atrazine, a pesticide linked to cancer, according to the groups. According to the notice, atrazine has been found at dangerous levels in […]
Why Do Some People Get a Curved Back as They Age and What Can I Do to Avoid It?
Story at-a-glance A rounded upper back in old age seems like a harmless sign of getting older, but it’s actually a red flag that your spine is starting to fail. This condition, known as kyphosis, signals that the structural support in your upper body is collapsing under the pressure of […]
Breaking: Federal Court Strikes Down Landmark Fluoride Ruling on Technicality — ‘Not the Science’
Citing a procedural question, a federal appeals court has vacated a landmark decision that found fluoridated drinking water poses an “unreasonable risk” to children’s health. The court sent the case back to the district judge and ordered him to ignore any scientific evidence uncovered after 2020. Attorney Michael Connett told […]
Flu Vaccine Researcher Who Stepped in After Fauci Retired Reportedly Out at NIAID
Jeffery Taubenberger, acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) — the agency formerly led by Dr. Anthony Fauci — is reportedly out, amid a broader shakeup at the NIH. Sen. Tammy Baldwin revealed Taubenberger’s apparent departure Thursday during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, STAT […]
