This week, all eyes turn to Capitol Hill as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces confirmation hearings to lead an independent agency overseeing environmental and public health regulations. Known for his “controversial” stance on vaccine safety and the pharmaceutical industry, Kennedy has long been a polarizing figure in the health freedom movement. His vocal criticism of […]
Aspartame, the sweetener used as an ingredient in approximately 6,000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide has a dark history of controversy, political influence, and questionable science. Let’s dive into the scandal that shaped one of the most consumed food additives in the world. Discovered accidentally in 1965 by James Schlatter at G.D. Searle, aspartame […]