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11/07/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Is the mysterious “polio-like disease” sweeping America caused by vaccines? Herbicide exposure?

The Centers for Disease Control recently revealed they are investigating 155 possible cases of “polio-like syndrome,” or acute flaccid myelitis. So far, 80 cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) have been confirmed in 25 states, as of November 2, 2018. While health officials say they “don’t know” what’s causing the outbreak of polio-like symptoms in children, […]

09/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

How to identify toxins all around us (and take steps to eliminate them from your body)

It’s undeniable that a lot of people are exposed to various toxins at an alarmingly regular rate. In fact, a person doesn’t need to go out of his house to be exposed to toxins: The U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) has identified at least 400 types of toxins called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are present […]

08/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Common household products contain flame retardant chemicals that cause thyroid cancer

If you value your thyroid gland, you should cut back on your use of all kinds of household products. An article in Natural Health 365 stated that these products contain flame retardant chemicals that can increase your risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland handles the production of thyroid hormones that regulate the metabolism […]

07/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Many cleaning products, especially those billed as “antibacterial,” contain toxic chemicals that cause physical damage

Although may appear harmless, cleaning products, especially those labeled as “antibacterial,” contain various toxic chemicals, allergens, and irritants that are deadly when used long-term, according to an article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com. Some of the commonly used toxic ingredients in these many cleaning products are the following: Parabens – Used as preservatives in soaps, parabens are hormone […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Long-term exposure to arsenic increases your risk of diabetes

According to the alarming results of a report, it may be time to double-check the quality of your water supply. The findings have revealed that long-term exposure to arsenic “interferes with insulin secretion in the pancreas, which may increase the risk of diabetes.” The report was published in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative […]

05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

PFAS chemicals are now in the drinking water of about 16 million Americans, new study concludes

You might be one of the 16 million Americans who are drinking polluted water. A recent study found that the drinking water of numerous counties in 36 states tested positive for toxic chemicals called perfluorinated compounds (PFAS), an article in the Bucks County Courier Times stated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) mapped out communities in […]

05/23/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Vapor emissions from personal care products comparable to rush hour pollution, shocking study concludes

According to a new CIRES and NOAA study, emissions of siloxane, which is a common ingredient often found in shampoos, lotions and deodorants, are comparable in magnitude to certain components of car exhaust, such as benzene, emitted into the atmosphere during rush-hour traffic in Boulder, Colorado. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental […]

04/07/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Lead exposure linked to 412,000 premature deaths in the U.S. each year

In April 2014, when municipal officials decided to save money by switching the water supply for the city of Flint, Michigan, from Lake Huron to the Flint River, residents immediately noticed that the water was discolored and smelled foul. Nonetheless, it took over a year for scientists to analyze samples and realize that the water […]

03/14/2018 / By Robert Jonathan

Feds looking into allegations about GenX chemical contamination have issued subpoenas to DuPont, Chemours

The U.S. Attorney for North Carolina’s Eastern District has launched an investigation into alleged GenX contamination at the Fayetteville Works. The feds have served subpoenas to DuPont and its Chemours spinoff. They are also seeking information from the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Chemours indicated in its 2017 annual report released in February that it is cooperating […]

02/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Alarming study finds 90% of store receipts contain toxic chemicals that promote diseases such as autism, cancer, diabetes and obesity

You might want to skip the receipt the next time you buy something. According to a recent study, over “90 percent of receipts contain chemicals linked to infertility, autism and type-2 diabetes.” Dubbed the “gender-bending” chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) and the “healthier alternative” called Bisphenol S (BPS) are used on 93 percent of receipts that […]

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