By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The escalating global burden of neurological disorders demands immediate attention. Mounting evidence shows that environmental toxins, ultra-processed diets, inactivity, poor sleep, and chronic stress are reshaping brain health...
Written by Brenda GoldsteinEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lead may feel like a problem of the past, but it continues to leach into kitchens through dishware old and new. Despite FDA limits and California’s Proposition 65 warnings, enforcement...
Written by Laura RoseEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Pesticides are often associated with bee die-offs—but the reach of neonicotinoids goes much further. These widely used chemicals touch your food, water, and local environment in ways that aren’t...
By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: FPC rennet, a genetically engineered enzyme, is now used in the vast majority of cheeses on the market—yet few people know it’s there. As a product of GMO fermentation, it raises questions about labeling, transparency, and potential...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Acrylamide isn’t listed on nutrition labels, but it forms in some of the most beloved foods every time they hit high heat. The modern obsession with crunch—rooted in sensory psychology and food science—can unintentionally steer you toward hidden...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The rise of industrial chicken farming has profoundly impacted animal welfare, public health, and the environment. Rapid growth and intensive practices have reshaped the American diet—and what that means for the chickens themselves. Common labels and...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Environmental toxins, particularly benzene, are linked to the rise of type 2 diabetes, showing that the danger goes far beyond just sugar and grain flours. Chemical exposure from various sources may significantly contribute to diabetes development....
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lab-grown meat and plant-based substitutes promise sustainability and health—but what’s really behind the packaging? Beneath the green labels are industrial processes, synthetic additives, and billionaire-backed agendas. Far from being clean...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Whether you spent your childhood building sandcastles and moats for sand crabs, or dreamed of ocean breezes from landlocked places as an adult, chances are the deep blue holds a piece of your heart. This powerful, living ecosystem—home to marine...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Chances are if you step into an Airbnb rental, a hotel that is kitchen-equipped, a friend’s house, or perhaps your own home, you’ll find pots and pans with black interior coatings; sometimes scratches in the material are visible. Research shows it’s...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Alongside food, water, household products, and cosmetics, the fabrics that touch your skin play a crucial role in your health. Yet, this is another area where Big Chem has left its mark—one that shouldn't be overlooked. Research reveals clear links...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: All sentient beings, animals included, deserve to eat what is best for their immune systems, digestion, and quality of life and longevity. Many pet foods on the market are filled with additives and processed grains, and laden with pesticides. Same...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Change can be hard, especially when it comes to giving up foods you love, or rely on for satiety. And while moderation works in some cases, you will have to parse out the details to make your most informed decisions. Navigating a diet is tricky when...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Once you’ve been through the chaos and uncertainty of a festering, unrelenting wildfire in your neighborhood or nearby area, you’re likely to gain a heightened sense of what’s meaningful to you. It’ll make you think of survival in a way you may never...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It can be said that the human body does not know how to process artificial alternatives to real food in a meaningful way. In other words … they create havoc inside your body. And while it can be argued that table sugar isn’t beneficial to your...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Sewer sludge has negative impacts on not only the environment, but human health as well. The reason shouldn’t surprise you, as it’s likely slapped you in the face before—man-made chemicals. Not easy to escape, right? The accumulation of biosolids,...
There's a very fundamental basic value system that I think America was built upon, and that's mutual respect, honor, integrity and concern for our environment and the right to clean water. And we have moved away from it.” ~ Erin Brockovich, American paralegal,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: You’ve cultivated a watchful eye on the food you eat. You understand that clever marketing on Big Food products is big business, so you cautiously pay close attention. But when you can’t see hidden additives or agents because they’re sprayed on...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The “advancement” of technology, including food bioengineering, is not necessarily a move in the right direction. “Right”—healthy for human bodies, animals, and the environment. Questioning the expansion of an industry’s methods, products, and...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: This time last year, A Voice for Choice Advocacy published its first sun story—”An Exposé on Sunlight: Bathe, Avoid, or Find a Middle Ground?.” Both stories address receiving vitamin D directly from the sun, and each touches on various aspects of...