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Does Coffee Cause Cancer? New Studies Say It Could Actually Reduce Risk
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Concern Over California Crops Irrigated with Oil and Gas Wastewater
Would you eat food grown with wastewater from oil and gas drilling? You could be already: farms in California's Central Valley, which produces 40 percent of the nation's fruits and vegetables, are...
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Does Coffee Cause Cancer? New Studies Say It Could Actually Reduce Risk
Good news, coffee drinkers: A new scientific review finds no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer. In fact, coffee may even help protect against certain cancers.
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Near Record Farm Pollution Found in Mississippi River
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Chemicals in Food and Cosmetics Linked to Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight
A study of pregnant Brooklyn women led by the SUNY Downstate Medical Center links triclosan, an antibacterial agent common in personal care products, with preterm births and smaller newborns.
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What New Food Serving Sizes Mean for Your Kids
Last month the Food and Drug Administration announced new changes to the Nutrition Facts Label we see printed on packaged foods.
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Members of Congress Collect At Least $9.5 Million in Farm Subsidies
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GMOs Haven’t Cut Weedkiller Use
Monsanto marketed its potent weed killer glyphosate – brand name Roundup -- and the corn and soybeans genetically engineered to withstand it by claiming that it would replace other, more toxic weed...
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Seven Most Common Mistakes When Applying Sunscreen
The good news: you're putting sunscreen on yourself and your kids. The bad news: you might be doing it all wrong. Here are the seven most common mistakes people make when putting on sunscreen – and...
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Costs of Farm Subsidy Programs Skyrocket
The costs of two farm subsidy programs are spiraling out of control, belying Congressional assurances in 2014 that they would save taxpayers' money, according to two recent estimates.
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Survivorship and prevention - Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day - June 5 -- is a day for celebrating and supporting the 14 million Americans whose lives have been touched by cancer.
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EPA: Popular Weedkiller Threatens Wildlife
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Male Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Longer Time to Conceive
It's well known that what a woman eats, drinks, breathes and puts on her body while she's pregnant or nursing can all affect her reproductive system and the health of her baby. But new research...
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In an Election Year, Food and Farm Policy Should be Part of the Debate
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Organic: A Win for the Farmer, the Consumer and the Environment
Americans are willing to pay more to buy organic foods. That's the conclusion from a new report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
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“Last Resort” Antibiotic Threatened by Overuse in Livestock
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22 Best-Scoring Sunscreens for Kids
A safe, effective sunscreen is an important part of a parent's sun safety toolkit. Combined with protective clothing, hats, sunglasses and plenty of shade, sunscreen – applied liberally and frequently...
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Watch Where You Swim This Weekend
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Rate Your Plate: Three Things for Your Memorial Day Picnics and Barbeques
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and picnic season is in full bloom. That means lots of people are fixing fruit salads, readying the spinach dip and putting together sandwiches full of cold...
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Organic “Hotspots” Boost Local Economies
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