Originally published on U.S. Right to Know: March 10, 2025 In 2018, Louis Robert, an agronomist in Québec, was fired after releasing controversial research about the limited effectiveness of neonicotinoid pesticides. After a year of asking his superiors at the Ministry of Agriculture to release the report, Robert sent the unpublished research to Radio-Canada. The… Read More: Are Neonics Essential to All Crops? Research Says No »
You turn on the faucet, fill a glass and take a sip — simple, right? But what if that water hides something risky? Recent studies show your tap water carries unseen dangers that could affect your health. From chemicals linked to cancer to substances that harm children’s growth, these findings hit close to home. Find… Read More: Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water »
Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin for “redness by fire”1 —… Read More: Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’ »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.1 In the U.S., it’s the leading cause of mortality, accounting for one in five deaths. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies from this condition every 33 seconds.2 Your everyday habits… Read More: Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk »