Occupational exposure to pesticides increases the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective To systematically review the evidence on the association between occupational exposure to pesticides and the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods A systematic search, conduc...

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Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation

Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.

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Food Ingredient Transparency Coalition and Allies Urge Action This Year on Uniform National Standard in Letter to Congressional Leaders - Americans for Ingredient Transparency

Following Chairman Cassidy’s support for a national standard, more than 260 industry leaders sound alarm to prevent patchwork of state ingredient laws from creating 12% cost increase on groceries Amer...

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AI Chatbots Know How to Make Biological Weapons. Some Will Teach You.

AI companies play a cat-and-mouse game, trying to boost the capabilities of their creations while scrambling to block answers to dangerous queries.

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Behind the Curtain: The AI titans' biggest private fear

There's rare agreement among the top AI experts about the seriousness of the risk.

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Assessment of effect modification in associations... : Environmental Epidemiology

Background:Glyphosate (GLY)-based herbicides are widely used globally, and GLY and its degradant aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) have been...

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Tracking the Trump administration’s favors to the pesticide industry

Over the past 18 months, the Trump administration has delivered a string of victories to the pesticide industry.

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Associations of Glyphosate Exposure in Pregnancy with Preterm Birth: a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study

Emerging data suggests that glyphosate, a non-selective herbicide, can influence reproductive health. We investigated associations of prenatal exposur…

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Big Tobacco promotes e-cigarettes, undermines health protections through U.S. business groups worldwide

Tobacco companies are embedded in influential U.S. business groups worldwide, giving the industry a powerful channel to undermine public health.

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Newly declassified 2020 intelligence assessment found Wuhan lab’s conditions were ripe for potential coronavirus release

A newly declassified Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory assessment from May 2020 concluded that all of the conditions necessary for an accidental release of a laboratory-modified coronavirus were ...

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Newly released U.S. intelligence memo reveals plans for independent COVID origins study

Newly released intelligence records show that as recently as January 2025, the U.S. intelligence community planned to create an independent panel of outside experts to study how the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ may be linked to multiple sclerosis, especially in women

Women with higher blood levels of PFAS or "forever chemicals" — may be more likely to have multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.

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Pesticide use around homes and farms linked to childhood leukemia, brain tumors

Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns and pets.

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Nearly 300 studies link the common pesticide chlorpyrifos to multi-organ damage, DNA disruption, and chronic disease

A sweeping review of nearly 300 studies finds the pesticide chlorpyrifos damages the brain, hormones, DNA, the liver— even at "safe" exposure levels.

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Neonicotinoid health risks: widespread exposure, growing evidence of harm

A growing body of scientific evidence raises concerns about the human health risks of neonicotinoid exposure, including neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity.

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A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision

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E.P.A. to End Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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CIA whistleblower alleges COVID lab-leak findings were suppressed by agency

CIA analysts concluded multiple times that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory, but intelligence leaders repeatedly altered those findings in official summaries later offered to the publ...

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With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

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Vaping drives toxic metals into lungs within days

Vapes quickly lodge toxic metals deep into the lungs. Even short-term exposure causes a dangerous buildup of metals, a new study shows.

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Reducing use of personal care products quickly lowers toxic chemicals in the body

Switching to nontoxic alternatives of cleansers and cosmetics can significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, a recent study shows.

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Indictment of Fauci adviser shines new light on efforts to conceal COVID-Era communications

The indictment of a top adviser to former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci casts a spotlight on efforts to conceal key COVID-era communications from the public.

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Solo screen time is a “unique peril" for young children already at risk, researchers report

Solitary screen time on TVs, phones or tablets may worsen behavioral and emotional challenges in young children who struggle with language skills.

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Ultra-processed foods may raise risk of preterm birth and pregnancy complications, study finds

Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of preterm birth and pregnancy complications, a study of more than 6,600 U.S. pregnancies finds.

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Pesticides may wreak havoc on the gut microbiome

Disruption of intestinal ecosystem could contribute to diabetes and other health issues, scientists say

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Frontiers | Glyphosate resistance as a potential driver for the dissemination of multidrug-resistant clinical strains

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) constitutes a serious threat to global health. Environmental bacterial communities are a key reservoir of AMR gene...

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Pharma bribery corrupts health care, puts patients at risk, new review warns

Sham clinical studies, slush funds and shell companies: A new review shows how pharma firms allegedly bribed their way to drug approvals and sales.

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United States is cutting ties with influential global cancer agency

Trump’s pullout from WHO bars federal scientists from working with the International Agency for Research on Cancer and could slash its funding

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PR firm linked to Gates-backed AGRA edited Wikipedia to remove criticism

Investigation reveals PR firm linked to Gates-backed AGRA used fake Wikipedia accounts to delete criticism and research showing it failed to meet its goals.

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How biotech giant Bayer landed a win that made MAHA furious

The company says it told the White House that it would take Roundup off the market if it didn’t get reassurances about MAHA’s ire for the industry.

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