Feb
9
Sugary Pop ‘Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Risk’
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Enjoying a sugary soft drink just twice a week could almost double the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
Over 14 years, 140 of them were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which is one of the most deadly forms of the disease.
The scientists found that people who drank two or more soft drinks per week had an 87% increased risk compared to those who did not. Read more
Feb
8
Monsanto: The World’s Poster Child for Corporate Manipulation and Deceit
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When Forbes magazine declared Monsanto as the Company of the Year for 2009, millions of surprised people were forced to reevaluate their opinions about a major corporation. Now they no longer trust Forbes.
Monsanto is one of the most despised corporations on earth. This is the first in a series of articles that expose their not-so-hidden dark side and how, if unrestrained, Monsanto could unleash a cataclysm. Indeed, it has already started… Read more
Feb
5
10 Reasons Why We Don’t Need GM Foods
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Health Freedom Alliance has brought you many articles on the harmful effects of genetically modified crops but sometimes a list is helpful. The following are ten reasons why we don’t need them. Perhaps the most important reason is number 2. GM crops do not increase yields! The former US EPA and US FDA biotech specialist Dr Gurian-Sherman, concludes that when it comes to yield, “Traditional breeding outperforms genetic engineering hands down.”"Let’s be clear. As of this year [2008], there are no commercialized GM crops that inherently increase yield. Similarly, there are no GM crops on the market that were engineered to resist drought, reduce fertilizer pollution or save soil. Not one.”
If they are unable to increase yields is there any reason to put up with their harmful effects? Read more
Feb
4
Is there more to the story on GMOs?
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By Howard Vlieger, FARFA Director
In addition to the considerable questions about the safety of GMOs and their effects on mammals, what about other potential side effects to crop producers of GMO crops and their use?
Dust is a common factor that all of us in crop production must deal with. Whether it comes from a country road or a combine harvesting a crop, dust is present in many places in rural America. Read more
Jan
27
Fears grow as study shows genetically modified crops ‘can cause liver and kidney damage’
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Fresh fears were raised over GM crops yesterday after a study showed they can cause liver and kidney damage.
According to the research, animals fed on three strains of genetically modified maize created by the U.S. biotech firm Monsanto suffered signs of organ damage after just three months. Read more
Jan
25
4 Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
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By now, you’ve more than likely seen one of the ads put out by the Corn Refiners Association. The ads tell the story of a “natural” sweetener made from corn. They go on to insinuate that high fructose corn syrup has been unfairly portrayed and that this truly American ingredient is fine in moderation. Lloyd wrote about this massive $30 million ad campaign last year. The campaign claims that high fructose corn syrup has the “same natural sweeteners as table sugar and honey.” Since then, the association has released a number of ads with the same message.
But when push comes to shove, what are the facts about high fructose corn syrup? How is it made? Is it healthy in moderation to the body and the planet? Here are the facts, so that the next time you’re asked, you can confidently dispel any high fructose corn syrup rumors. Read more
Jan
25
Just say NO to GMO
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Jan
21
An FDA Ban On Genetically-Engineered Milk Is 20 Years Overdue
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Dr. Samuel Epstein
In May 2007, I and four other leading national experts on genetically-engineered, recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) milk filed a Petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “Petition Seeking the Withdrawal of the New Animal Drug Application Approval for Posilac-Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH).”
In the absence of any response, on January 12, 2010, I resubmitted this Petition to Michael Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. As detailed in this Petition, Posilac poses major public health hazards. I requested his review and support of an early ban of Posilac. Read more
Jan
17
Figuring Out What’s In Your Food
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According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, 53 percent of Americans say they won’t buy food that has been genetically modified. But CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports that it’s not that easy to avoid. While most packaged and processed foods do contain genetically modified ingredients, the labels don’t have to say so. Read more
Jan
15
A Comparison of the Effects of Three GM Corn Varieties on Mammalian Health
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Abstract
We present for the first time a comparative analysis of blood and organ system data from trials with rats fed three main commercialized genetically modified (GM) maize (NK 603, MON 810, MON 863), which are present in food and feed in the world. NK 603 has been modified to be tolerant to the broad spectrum herbicide Roundup and thus contains residues of this formulation. MON 810 and MON 863 are engineered to synthesize two different Bt toxins used as insecticides. Approximately 60 different biochemical parameters were classified per organ and measured Read more
