Over the past several decades, the nutritional density of American produce has declined sharply. While fruits and vegetables may look bigger, brighter, and more “perfect” than ever, their mineral and…
A new international report warns that synthetic chemicals embedded throughout the global food system are creating an enormous health and environmental burden. The analysis, carried out by scientists from institutions…
Paraquat is one of the most toxic herbicides ever sold. Just a teaspoon of the concentrate can be fatal if ingested, and there is no antidote. Yet this chemical is…
Agricultural pesticide use in the U.S. is linked to various cancers as strongly as smoking cigarettes, a new population-based study shows. The study analyzed local records throughout the country to…
First-in-the-U.S. study looked for the presence of chlormequat in humans. Federal rules allow the chemical’s use on oats and other grains imported to the U.S. Animal studies link chlormequat to…
Evian bottled water is supposed to be so pure that scientists will calibrate their measuring devices with it. But new data from Swiss researchers finds it to be contaminated with a toxic…
