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Many processed foods contain potentially toxic substances NOT LISTED on ingredient labels

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Known as "processing aids," these hidden additives are not labeled because technically they are not part of the food product itself, but are rather residues left over from the food production process.

Common processing aids include additives that "soak and wash" certain ingredients, "filter" beverages like wine and juice to make them appear clearer, and improve the texture of bread products to make them softer and more elastic, among other uses.

"During the production ...

Lawmakers urge Federal Trade Commission to take action against ONLINE ADS for junk foods

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The bipartisan group of lawmakers led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) made the request in a June 17 letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan and four other commissioners. It urged the FTC to update its decade-old report on food marketing to children and adolescents, emphasizing the need to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital advertising.

"We are alarmed by the proliferation of unhealthy food and beverage marketing directed toward children across online platforms," ...

Justice Department attorney: Biden admin DELAYING ban on menthol cigarettes for political reasons

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Menthol cigarettes have been in the crosshairs of anti-smoking groups for decades. They argue that menthol cigarettes contribute to disproportionate health burdens on Black communities and play a role in luring young people into smoking.

But a shocking undercover video released by Project Veritas – this time without its founder James O'Keefe – revealed that the Biden White House is deliberately stalling the enforcement of a menthol cigarette ban. In the clip, DOJ attorney ...

UN estimates it will take at least 15 years to clear Gaza of bombing debris

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) underscored the immense scale of this undertaking, highlighting that the debris poses grave threats due to potential unexploded ordnance and hazardous substances.

The UNRWA emphasized the logistical challenges, noting that more than 100 trucks would be necessary to clear the rubble, which accumulated during Israel's intensive bombing campaign.

From Oct. 7 to May 4, Israel's bombardment ...

Study: Compound in orange peels can protect against atherosclerosis

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According to the study, orange peels contain an active compound that can help keep your heart healthy and protect against atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances (collectively known as plaque) along the walls of the arteries which can block blood flow to the heart.Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is ...

New AI-powered in-vehicle camera technology will assess driver intoxication

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The new system, which seeks to reduce drunk driving accidents, was presented in a paper published on April 9 at a joint conference by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Computer Vision Foundation.

According to the presentation, the in-development AI algorithm utilizes a single color camera to monitor variables such as gaze direction and head position. It incorporates 3D and infrared footage of the driver's face, rearview videos showing driver posture, ...

Unveiling the Chinese money-laundering network driving America’s fentanyl crisis

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The report reveals a nuanced facet of money laundering: the high demand for dollars among affluent Chinese individuals seeking to move their wealth out of China. This trend, driven by fears over China's economic future and personal safety concerns, has led to increasingly sophisticated methods involving front businesses, shell companies and chemical firms. These entities play a pivotal role in facilitating the flow of illicit funds that ultimately fuel America's opioid epidemic....

Beware the threat of the “One Health” agenda

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A "sick twist," to quote the Brownstone Institute's Tracy Thurman, on the age-old adage "Let your food be your medicine," One Health is a full-scale assault on food, medicine and life itself. It will hand control over everything that sustains health to globalist eugenicists who want to cull the world's population.

According to Thurman, the plan is to remove all control over food and medicine from the common man. "Doctors" will write people grocery prescriptions and don't ...

Explosion rocks Arkansas weapon factory that produces missiles and other armaments for Ukraine

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The facility plays a crucial role in producing armaments, including different kinds of artillery shells, FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles and AGM-114 Hellfire anti-armor missiles. The explosion at the facility occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on July 3.

Company spokeswoman Berkley Whaley initially described the event as an "incident involving pyrotechnics" but later confirmed it was an explosion.

"At this time, we are working with first responders and can confirm the ...

Bill Gates launches “maggot milk” to replace dairy products

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Gates announced a new food-like liquid product called "EntoMilk" that he says can replace milk from animals. EntoMilk, by the way, is made from crushed up maggots.

This "dairy alternative" is made from either maggots or "black soldier fly larvae." Once blended and processed, the result is a "rich and creamy liquid which looks and acts just like dairy."

"It's got a very creamy mouthfeel," said someone in the promotional video for EntoMilk below.

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Dems, pro-abortion organizations turn to ballot initiatives to enshrine abortion rights into state constitutions

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Ballot measures have proven to be an effective strategy for abortion rights advocates. These measures, once passed, alter state constitutions, making them difficult to reverse and taking precedence over state legislative actions. Well-funded groups such as Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union have been leading these initiatives, often significantly outspending pro-life organizations. (Related: Jordan Peterson: Abortion, not gun violence, is the leading killer ...

FALSE FLAG dirty bomb radioactive materials now routinely shipped to Ukraine

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Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov of the Russian armed forces said that "available operational information" shows that radioactive substances continue to be sent by the West into Ukraine, which he described as a country that has become "a dumping ground for spent nuclear fuel and waste from hazardous chemical industries."

The United States in particular contrived a carefully crafted technical and legal framework through which it is able to quietly fortify its biological-military capabilities ...

Jordan Peterson: Abortion, not gun violence, is the leading killer of children in America

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Peterson took to social media to make this strong, pro-life statement in a rebuke to Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who on June 14 claimed that gun violence is the primary cause of child fatalities in America.

Tlaib took her outrage on X over a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a ban passed during the administration of former President Donald Trump on rifle "bump stocks," which are devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire more rapidly. The ban was initially ...

As predicted, toxic biosolids are DESTROYING American farmland and livestock

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The solids collected from sewage sludge, biosludge is basically human waste, which contains all sorts of poisons that people consume or "catch" from toxic exposures. All of those poisons end up seeping into crop soils, contaminating the food supply.

One such class of poison found in biosludge is PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. There are thousands of chemicals classified as PFAS that can enter the food supply after being dumped on farms.

The ...

EPA sued for failing to prevent toxic PFAS in biosludge from contaminating and destroying farm lands across America

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The suit, which was filed by the nonprofit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, maintains that the Environmental Protection Agency violated the Clean Water Act by not disclosing the presence of more than 18 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in treated sewage sludge that was spread across the families’ farmland in the Fort Worth area.

In addition, they claim that the EPA was neglectful in ...

Prioritize your family’s safety by switching to non-toxic cleaners for your home

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Protect your family by using cleaning products made with non-toxic ingredients, such as all purpose non-toxic cleaner concentrates or chemical-free laundry detergent powders. (h/t to EverydayHealth.com)

Cecile Bascoul, PhD, the director of product safety for the health and wellness company DoTerra, warned that due to the strength and some of the ingredients used, many conventional cleaning products "pose risks to both human health and the environment."

A 2013 study ...

The buzz behind bees: Essential allies for survival and prepping

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Keep in mind that bee pollen is different from other bee products such as honey, royal jelly or honeycomb because these products may not contain pollen or may contain other substances.

Bee pollen is becoming more popular in the health community because it is full of nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, lipids and over 250 active substances that can help support your overall well-being during emergencies. (h/t to Healthline.com)Here's why you should have bee pollen in ...

The ADHD rate of U.S. schoolchildren is now 1 in 9, as underlying issues go ignored

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Among children currently diagnosed with ADHD, 58.1% exhibited moderate or severe symptoms of ADHD, 77.9% had at least one co-occurring disorder, roughly half (53.6%) were prescribed drugs, and 44.4% received behavioral treatment for ADHD within the past year.

The issue is expected to become worse in the coming years, because the underlying issues are not being dealt with.

Increasing screen time and dopamine feedback loops negatively impact children’s mental state....

Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs are injectable LIZARD VENOM PEPTIDES that may unleash a devastating wave of organ failure… side effects align with symptoms of SNAKE BITES

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Gila monsters' venom has a compound in it that can regulate hunger. It's similar to a hormone people produce in our intestines — but the lizard version is longer-acting. The find led to the development of a new class of obesity and diabetes drugs, including Ozempic.

These drugs achieve their weight loss results by paralyzing the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest and single most important nerve in the human body, originating in the brain and attaching to many major ...