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politics20 days ago

Greens Embrace MAHA Allies, Reframing RFK Jr.'s Environmental Push

Major environmental groups that publicly denounced RFK Jr. are quietly partnering with his Make America Healthy Again movement to push pesticide and public-health reforms, blending green policy expertise with a coalition that includes vaccine skeptics and conservative activists. The budding alliance could yield state-level pesticide wins but risks alienating traditional Democratic supporters and complicating the environmental movement’s science-driven stance.

via Politico|
#environmental-policy#glyphosate#maha
Pesticide exposure tied to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer, study suggests
health27 days ago

Pesticide exposure tied to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer, study suggests

Spanish researchers report an association between exposure to picloram, a long-used weed killer, and higher rates of early-onset colorectal cancer, with tumors from higher-exposure patients showing fewer APC gene mutations and suggesting a potentially different cancer pathway. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, but findings raise questions about regulatory review if confirmed. Regions with greater picloram use also showed more cases, and the broader context notes the rising burden of colorectal cancer and a recommended screening start at age 45.

via New York Post|
#apc-gene#colorectal-cancer#early-onset
politics29 days ago

House OKs Budget-Neutral Farm Bill, E15 Move Prompts Senate Scrutiny

The House passed its GOP-led, budget-neutral farm bill 224-200, but the path forward in the Senate remains uncertain amid disagreements over climate-smart agriculture and nutrition funding. An attached plan to allow year-round E15 was decoupled from the bill for a standalone vote, and a MAHA-backed pesticide-labeling provision was stripped in a separate vote, signaling more negotiations before any final act.

via Politico|
#budget-neutral#ethanol#farm-bill
High-Produce Diet Linked to Early-Onset Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers
health1 month ago

High-Produce Diet Linked to Early-Onset Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers

A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients under 50, most non-smokers, found those with higher intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains had higher HEI scores and a surprising association with early-onset lung cancer. Researchers suspect long-term pesticide exposure from produce may contribute, but more research is needed. Produce remains healthful, and steps to reduce pesticide residues include washing, peeling or trimming produce, though the study did not measure pesticide levels directly.

via New York Post|
#fruit#health#lung-cancer
Study flags unexpected diet association with lung cancer in young non-smokers
health1 month ago

Study flags unexpected diet association with lung cancer in young non-smokers

USC Keck researchers surveyed 187 young lung cancer patients (mostly non-smokers) and found they consumed more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than the general population. The study notes an association, not causation, and raises the possibility of an environmental factor such as pesticide exposure in produce, calling for further research and consideration of related health policy.

via Gizmodo|
#diet#epidemiology#health
Produce Pesticide Residues Implicated in Lung Cancer Risk for Young Non-Smokers
health1 month ago

Produce Pesticide Residues Implicated in Lung Cancer Risk for Young Non-Smokers

A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger finds those with higher diet quality—rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains—may be linked to increased lung cancer risk in non-smokers, possibly due to residual pesticides on conventional produce; authors urge further research and note potential bias in self-selected participants.

via NDTV|
#cancer#fruits-and-vegetables#health
Study Detects Unexpected Link Between Healthy Eating and Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers
health1 month ago

Study Detects Unexpected Link Between Healthy Eating and Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers

A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients under 50, many non-smokers, found they tended to have healthier diets (average HEI 65 vs. 57 national). The cancer type differed from smoking-related cases; findings show association, not causation, and researchers consider environmental factors like pesticides. Limitations include small sample size and potential selection bias; more research is needed to determine if diet or pesticides contribute to risk and why women were more represented in this group.

via HuffPost|
#correlation-vs-causation#health#healthy-eating
Healthy Diet Tied to Early-Onset Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers, Early Study Finds
health1 month ago

Healthy Diet Tied to Early-Onset Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers, Early Study Finds

An observational study of 187 lung cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger found that non-smokers with healthier diets—rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains—were more represented than the general population, prompting researchers to hypothesize that pesticide residues on conventionally grown produce may contribute to the link. The study is not peer-reviewed and relies on self-reported intake, with potential biases; investigators plan future pesticide measurements in blood/urine. The results show an association, not causation, and experts call for more research while recommending produce washing and, when possible, organic choices.

via Fox News|
#diet#early-onset#health
Tiny study stirs fruit-cancer chatter, but big data still favor plants
health1 month ago

Tiny study stirs fruit-cancer chatter, but big data still favor plants

A 187-person, retrospective study of early-onset lung cancer (mostly non-smokers) found many patients reported high fruit/veg intake and speculated pesticides could be involved; however, this small study cannot prove causation and sits at odds with decades of large, prospective research that shows higher fruit/vegetable consumption is linked to lower or unchanged lung-cancer risk. Pesticide concerns exist, especially for farm workers, but there’s no evidence that normal dietary pesticide levels cause lung cancer in the general population. Read headlines with caution and rely on long-term evidence. Practical tips to reduce residues include washing produce and, when affordable, choosing organic for high-residue items. Overall, a plant-rich diet remains associated with better health outcomes, including lung health.

via The Conversation|
#epidemiology#fruit#health
Healthy-diet link to young-onset lung cancer in nonsmokers prompts pesticide questions
health1 month ago

Healthy-diet link to young-onset lung cancer in nonsmokers prompts pesticide questions

USC researchers found that healthier eating patterns (higher Healthy Eating Index scores with more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) were associated with early-onset lung cancer in nonsmokers, particularly among women; researchers suggest pesticide exposure, not the foods themselves, may explain the link and call for further study. The study is observational, not peer-reviewed yet, and results were discussed at the AACR meeting; causality is not established and environmental factors are likely involved.

via Medical News Today|
#diet#health#lung-cancer
politics2 months ago

MAHA fracture could tilt the midterms toward Democrats

A POLITICO/Public First poll finds 47% of Americans support the MAHA movement, with cross‑partisan appeal including about a third of Harris 2024 voters and a similar share of Democrats, while 70% of Trump 2024 voters back MAHA. The movement is reshaping GOP health policy and offers Democrats an opening to win MAHA voters by emphasizing disease prevention, stricter regulation of chemicals, and expanded reproductive health care, even as some MAHA supporters oppose vaccines. MAHA voters are not strictly partisan and also back several GOP-friendly policies (e.g., removing artificial dyes, restricting junk-food subsidies), suggesting the movement could influence key midterm races depending on how candidates frame health issues. Overall, health topics aren’t the top priority for most voters, but MAHA could become a meaningful swing factor in November.

via Politico|
#health-policy#maha#pesticides
PFAS found on 37% of California produce, fueling push for pesticide bans by 2035
environment2 months ago

PFAS found on 37% of California produce, fueling push for pesticide bans by 2035

An Environmental Working Group analysis found PFAS residues in 37% of conventional California produce, led by peaches, plums, nectarines, strawberries and grapes, prompting a bill to ban PFAS as active pesticide ingredients by 2035 and to require warnings. Health effects are not well understood and exposure may involve multiple PFAS compounds, while advocates argue the legislation would push farming away from persistent chemicals.

via theguardian.com|
#california#environment#ewg
Forever Chemicals Found in Everyday Produce, Shopper’s Guide Warns
world2 months ago

Forever Chemicals Found in Everyday Produce, Shopper’s Guide Warns

A 2026 Shopper’s Guide from the Environmental Working Group flags PFAS (forever chemicals) and other pesticide residues on common fruits and vegetables, with spinach and kale topping the Dirty Dozen and items like strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, and pears also contaminated; the guide highlights the Clean Fifteen as lower‑residue options, while regulators note action when levels pose health concerns.

via The Independent|
#ewg#forever-chemicals#pesticides