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05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

Strawberries are the most pesticide-ridden crop you can eat

Eating fruits and vegetables is vital for overall health, but what if every juicy bite contains a cocktail of toxic pesticides? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed samples of conventionally grown produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and found that nearly 70 percent were contaminated with pesticide residues. The USDA detected a total of 230 different pesticides and […]

10/07/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers recommend organic food and vitamins for pregnant women to reduce the risk of cancer and autism

Researchers of a new gestational analysis said that exposure to pesticides during pregnancy raises the baby’s risk of developing brain tumors. To reach this conclusion, the researchers conducted phone interviews with about 3,500 children below 15 years from two previous tests. Four hundred and thirty seven of the study subjects had brain cancer. “Our findings add […]

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