Ractopamine, used to promote rapid growth in factory farm animals, harms the animals and is known to cause heart and respiratory issues in people who consume those animals. Food safety, environmental and animal rights groups last week sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in federal court in a bid to force the agency to ban or reduce the allowable levels of a … [Read more...] about Groups Sue FDA Over Livestock Drug Banned or Restricted in 160 Countries
Lawyer in Landmark Fluoride Trial: ‘Fluoridation Violates Informed Consent’
The U.S. government must warn pregnant mothers about the serious health risks of drinking fluoridated water, attorney Michael Connett told journalist Kim Iversen. Connett is representing organizations and individuals suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a bid to end the ability of states and municipalities to add fluoride to their water systems. Fluoride … [Read more...] about Lawyer in Landmark Fluoride Trial: ‘Fluoridation Violates Informed Consent’
‘Futile and Dangerous’: Cameroon First of 20 African Countries to Roll Out GSK’s Malaria Vaccine for Babies
Cameroon this week launched a campaign to vaccinate 250,000 babies, beginning at age 6 months, with GlaxoSmithKline’s malaria vaccine — a shot that even the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said won’t work. Cameroon this week became the world’s first country to routinely vaccinate children against malaria, using a shot that’s only 30% effective and doesn’t stop … [Read more...] about ‘Futile and Dangerous’: Cameroon First of 20 African Countries to Roll Out GSK’s Malaria Vaccine for Babies
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