CHD’s Mary Holland Interviews Sen. Ron Johnson on COVID, Censorship and the Scientific and Technological ‘Elite’
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CHD’s Mary Holland Interviews Sen. Ron Johnson on COVID, Censorship and the Scientific and Technological ‘Elite’

ByJohn-Michael Dumais, The Defender

Sen. Ron Johnson and Children’s Health Defense CEO Mary Holland discussed the failures of the COVID-19 response, the lack of oversight in Congress and the erosion of First Amendment rights during a conversation Tuesday at the Heritage Foundation’s Weaponization of U.S. Government Symposium. “Nothing we did during COVID made sense whatsoever — it was all…

10 Years of Studies Link Pesticide Exposure and Childhood Cancer
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10 Years of Studies Link Pesticide Exposure and Childhood Cancer

ByThe Defender

A meta-analysis of 174 studies published in the International Journal of Molecular Science between 2013 and 2023 found that more than 80% showed positive associations between pesticide exposure and heightened risk of childhood cancers. Source: The Defender, Original by Beyond Pesticides Researchers at the National Institute of Pediatrics and National Polytechnic Institute found positive associations…

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Targeting Vaccines in Food
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Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Targeting Vaccines in Food

ByThe Epoch Times

The measure was brought in the Tennessee Legislature in response to concerns about vaccines being used in produce sold in stores, said state Republicans. Source: Epoch Times, US, Jack Phillips, 01 Apr 2024 The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would require foods containing vaccines or vaccine materials to be labeled as pharmaceutical drugs….

Billionaires, Big Tech and Big Pharma Were Pandemic’s Big Winners, New Report Confirms
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Billionaires, Big Tech and Big Pharma Were Pandemic’s Big Winners, New Report Confirms

ByJohn-Michael Dumais, The Defender

As the wealth of U.S. billionaires soared by over $2.6 trillion during the pandemic, major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna and tech giants such as Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon also saw their market capitalizations skyrocket. The combined wealth of U.S. billionaires skyrocketed by $2.58 trillion since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 —…

Just Like Pharma? Bayer Lobbies for Liability Shield After Juries Side With People Harmed by Pesticides
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Just Like Pharma? Bayer Lobbies for Liability Shield After Juries Side With People Harmed by Pesticides

ByMichael Nevradakis PhD, The Defender

After a series of lawsuits alleging Roundup caused cancer led to high-dollar judgments against Bayer, the company is lobbying state legislatures to shield it from future lawsuits and to annul at least some of the 50,000 claims that are currently active, according to a New Republic report. In 2018, German pharmaceutical giant Bayer acquired Monsanto,…

‘Stunning Admission’: Widely Used HPV Vaccine Linked to 4 Autoimmune Disorders
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‘Stunning Admission’: Widely Used HPV Vaccine Linked to 4 Autoimmune Disorders

ByBrenda Baletti, Ph.D - The Defender

A study comparing nearly 2 million vaccinated and unvaccinated adolescent girls over 10 years found the girls vaccinated with a quadrivalent HPV vaccine were 4.4 times more likely than their unvaccinated counterparts to develop rheumatoid arthritis. A type of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine widely used throughout the world, but not in the U.S., may increase the risk…

Unfazed by 140+ Lawsuits, Merck to Test Single-Dose HPV Vaccine
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Unfazed by 140+ Lawsuits, Merck to Test Single-Dose HPV Vaccine

ByBrenda Baletti, Ph.D - The Defender

Merck today announced two new initiatives for growing the global market for its human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccines. The initiatives include the pharmaceutical giant’s first single-dose HPV shots plus multivalent HPV vaccines designed specifically for Asian and African populations. Pharmaceutical giant Merck today announced two new initiatives for growing the global market for its human papillomavirus (HPV)…

Food Additive in Pizza, Pancakes Linked to Lower Sperm Counts
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Food Additive in Pizza, Pancakes Linked to Lower Sperm Counts

ByJohn-Michael Dumais, The Defender

Dr. Naomi Wolf sounded the alarm about sodium aluminum phosphate, a food additive found in many baked goods and processed foods, citing peer-reviewed studies suggesting ingesting aluminum compounds could lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage and decreased testosterone levels and sperm counts in male mammals. An ingredient commonly found in many baked goods and processed…

‘Especially Dangerous’ to Children, Pregnant Women: Thousands of Chemicals Linked to Rising Rates of Cancer, Infertility and Obesity
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‘Especially Dangerous’ to Children, Pregnant Women: Thousands of Chemicals Linked to Rising Rates of Cancer, Infertility and Obesity

ByAlden Wicker, The Defender

New evidence suggests that endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products, food, water and soil are behind the global rise in reproductive disorders, cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, neurological conditions, reduced immune function and chronic inflammation. Originally published on 07 March 2024, Mongabay, Alden Wicker, The Defender A new report makes the strong case that a…

EPA Failed to Assess Safety of Pesticides in Flea and Tick Collars Linked to 3,000+ Pet Deaths

EPA Failed to Assess Safety of Pesticides in Flea and Tick Collars Linked to 3,000+ Pet Deaths

ByJonathan Hettinger The Defender

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General issued a report stating the agency failed to properly review the safety of two pesticides, flumethrin and imidacloprid, used in Seresto flea and tick collars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not properly reviewed the safety of a popular flea and tick collar that has…