The food and beverage industry has been accused of engaging in a concerted effort to spread misinformation about the science behind sugary drinks. Big Soda is an industry that has been known to lie and lobby for their own interests. The “sugar industry and coronary heart disease research” is a perfect example of this. A … Read more
Myriam Douo is a member of Friends of the Earth and an activist working to protect biodiversity, which she believes is threatened by Monsanto’s practices. “When you convert a scientifically proven public health concern into a political issue, the implications are going to be enormous.” Monsanto is at a crossroads, facing legal and political disputes … Read more
For decades, Monsanto has been accused of genetically modifying crops without farmers’ consent. As the case persists, what will be the ramifications for food companies? “Monsanto sues farmers cross pollination” is a headline that has been circulating the internet. Monsanto was sued for allegedly killing farmers’ crops. Rene Rocha of ClassAction.com filed a complaint against … Read more
Onglyza, a new drug to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, generated $5 billion in sales last year. But lawyers say that the side effects of this medication include kidney problems and severe allergic reactions that may cause death–and they want these cases to go before juries. Onglyza users are 27% more likely to … Read more