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New Study Reveals Major Health Problems Linked to Genetically Engineered Foods

July 17, 2009
New Study Reveals Major Health Problems Linked to Genetically Engineered Foods

"The study brings to light 'a significant underestimation of the initial signs of diseases like cancer and diseases of the hormonal, immune, nervous and reproductive systems, among others'" "Agricultural GM companies and evaluation committees systematically overlook the side effects of GMOs and pesticides."
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You are what you eat

June 25, 2009
You are what you eat

I came across a new site today – “What’s on my food”, a project by The Pesticide Action Network, which is an easily searchable database of pesticides on your food. The site and information is US based, but I believe it’s relevant in all other countries where non-organic farming is done. Some snippets from the site:...
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