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05/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Federal court says EPA must ban pesticide linked to brain damage in children
Children may soon be spared from a toxic pesticide that has been linked to brain damage. On April 29, the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must ban all uses of chlorpyrifos on food or establish new residue levels for the insecticide that are safe for children. The decision comes […]
04/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Living near pesticide-treated farms raises risk of childhood brain tumors
Pregnant women living within 2.5 miles of agricultural lands treated with pesticides have a greater risk of their children developing central nervous system (CNS) tumors, according to a recent study. Published on Wednesday, March 31, in the Environmental Research journal, the study also revealed that the pregnant women did not have to be working in agriculture or in […]
01/24/2020
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By Cassie B.
Continued pesticide use ENDANGERS farm workers and children… why are the risks still being ignored?
Most of us can choose to buy organic produce to avoid the dangers of pesticides to some degree, but the same can’t be said of farm workers and children living in the vicinity of conventional farms. Study after study has alerted us to the havoc that exposure can wreak on health. Why are these risks […]
03/07/2019
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By Amy Goodrich
Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it
Magnesium — often called the master mineral — is involved in more than 300 metabolic processes in our bodies, including protein synthesis, calcium regulation, vitamin D absorption, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Norman Shealy, a pioneer in pain medicine, even said that “every known illness is associated with […]
02/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
Kids learning how to grow their own food could become a reality in Italy with “Farming Preschool”
Many people think of gardening as merely a relaxing hobby, and it does indeed help to melt away stress. However, the ability to grow your own food is quickly becoming a necessary life skill as processed foods and pesticide-laden produce are shortening people’s lives. Now, a group of European architects has envisioned a revolutionary type […]
09/24/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Get kids in the garden: It provides exercise and teaches food ownership
Have you been thinking about starting a family garden? New research has highlighted the benefits gardening can have for children of all ages. While it’s pretty well-known that gardening can be a source of great physical activity and pride for adults, it turns out that the benefits of gardening extend to children, too. Digging in […]
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