President Trump signed an executive order implementing a Most-Favored-Nation pricing model to align U.S. drug costs with the lowest global prices. The policy targets brand-name drugs without competition, potentially saving $88 billion over seven years and ending “foreign freeriding” on U.S. innovation. Pharmaceutical companies must…
Millions of women experiencing brain fog during perimenopause may actually have an iron imbalance, not just hormonal changes, according to a University of Oklahoma study. Even women with “normal” iron levels can suffer cognitive decline if their iron isn’t optimized, but dietary adjustments can restore mental clarity…
The USDA approved Nebraska’s request to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP purchases, marking the first state to restrict sugary beverages under the program. The ban, effective January 2026, aligns with Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, targeting obesity and diabetes linked to poor…
Parents may be unknowingly exposing their children to toxic chemicals in mattresses that have been linked to dangers such as developmental disorders, cancer, and neurological damage. Studies show that children’s mattresses emit high levels of hormone-disrupting flame retardants, phthalates, and UV filters, which are then…
Products from many major baby food brands contain lead levels that far exceed California’s safety limit. A lawsuit alleges that manufacturers knowingly sell products requiring Proposition 65 warnings but fail to use them. Lead exposure risks children’s brain development, with no safe level of consumption….
The CDC may shift its COVID-19 vaccine strategy to prioritize high-risk individuals while allowing personal choice for others. Advisors showed growing support (76%) for a risk-based approach over universal recommendations. Some experts worry about downplaying COVID risks, while others argue against broad mandates in favor…
Diet can reduce chronic pain more effectively than medications, without harmful side effects. A study links higher-quality diets with lower pain levels, even in overweight individuals. Anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and omega-3s combat pain at its root. Processed foods worsen inflammation, while whole foods…
Urban wildflowers meant to help bees are absorbing toxic metals from contaminated soil. Common pollinator plants like chicory and clover accumulate lead, arsenic, and cadmium in their nectar. Bees exposed to these metals suffer impaired learning, reduced populations, and weakened pollination. Soil testing and remediation…
A pediatric dentist warns that fluoride in drinking water is toxic industrial waste, potentially harming children’s neurological development. Studies link fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in children, even at levels below current U.S. safety guidelines. Fluoride’s dental benefits have declined sharply since the 1970s…
This article was originally published by Cassie B. at Natural News Lab-grown meat is proving to be a spectacular failure, and producers are becoming so desperate that many are pushing for a public subsidy to stay afloat. Preliminary data from the venture capital firm AgFunder…
