Tag Archives: Bioengineered foods
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In New National Labeling Standards, GMOs Are Now Called “Bioengineered”
The term “GMO” will no longer be used on food labels. A new national labeling standard requires that any food that’s been genetically modified to promote growth be described as “bioengineered.” The food industry has been preparing for this change for a long time. Congress passed a law in 2...
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Some Americans Will Have Medical Debt Wiped From Credit
The three major credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, will no longer include paid medical debt in their credit ... read more
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Natural Gas Used to Heat Homes Contains Some Harmful Chemicals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that several dangerous cancer-causing chemicals are present ... read more
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Uterine Cancer Claims Many Black Lives
Instances of endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, are on the rise, especially among Black women. Cancer of the ... read more
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Babies and Toddlers Get COVID-19 Shots
The CDC has approved Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for America’s youngest citizens. Children as young as six months will ... read more
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