Environmental Toxins
also known as environmental toxicants
When Formula Turns Toxic: Infant Clostridial Infection, ByHeart® Recall, and What Parents Need to Know
Article 8 in the Got REAL Milk Series The Newest Formula Scare: Clostridium in the Nursery The FDA and CDC recently announced an investigation into infant botulism potentially linked to powdered infant formula manufactured by ByHeart® Inc. Two lots of its “Whole Nutrition Infant Formula” were voluntarily recalled after testing found possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum spores. Although no definitive link has yet been confirmed between the formula and all reported cases, the very...
A Global Children’s Health Bill of Rights
Globally, the health of our children is under assault. Chronic disease amongst our most vulnerable is rampant. The main drivers of this present health disaster are environmental toxicants. Californian state lawmakers proclaimed that October 2021 is Children’s Environmental Health Month, raising awareness about the need for clean air, water, and food to protect children.
Same Old Song and Dance: Congress Plays Cover for Pesticides Again
IN MEMORIUM This article is dedicated to the loving memory of Ben Honeycutt, whose life and legacy continue to inspire truth and healing. Why is a physician writing about pesticide industry liability shields and the failure to label GMOs?Because after decades of...
RNA Spray Crops vs. GMOs: A Physician’s Warning on Terrana Biosciences
Terrana Biosciences, launched by Flagship Pioneering, the creator of Moderna, received a $50 million initial investment and government approval for experimental-use authorizations, raising ethical and public health alarms. The company pioneers RNA-based agricultural...
Medical Genetic Engineering and Our Children’s Safety
As a pediatrician and advocate for children's health, I recognize that gene therapies for rare conditions like spinal muscular atrophy or Duchenne muscular dystrophy are often held up as evidence of the promise of genetic engineering. While some of these therapies...
GMOs on X
This is a different type of blog/article. My news stems mostly from X. I grew weary from censorship and factchecking and thought X might be the safe news haven. For the most part, I believe that to be true, unless I am criticizing Dr. Makary and the FDA position on...
The MAHA Commission Report: A Brief Overview From a Pediatrician’s Lens
The delivery of the MAHA Commission Report in true Warp Speed time is a stark and welcome change to the previous decades of avoidance and lack of any real communication regarding the documented decline in our children’s health. Let me begin a breakdown of the...
Synthetic Milk and Our Children: A Pediatrician’s Cautionary Tale
Article 7 in the Got REAL Milk Series Why Synthetic Milks May Be a Bad Idea for Children:A Pediatrician’s Perspective A summary for busy parents: Synthetic milks lack key bioavailable nutrients found in organic dairy, including healthy fats, essential amino acids, and...
Infant Formula References and Citations
GMOScience has developed a comprehensive body of work under the “Got REAL Milk” series, centered on our 2024 study examining toxic metals in infant formulas. This series explores issues related to toxic metal contaminants affecting infant nutrition and the health...
DIY Infant Formula
Article 6 in the Got Real Milk Series As parents, we all want to give our babies the very best start in life, and that begins with proper nutrition. Breast is best, and when that is not possible, parents will seek out infant formulas. While commercial infant formulas...
GMOScience Responds to Forbes on Toxic Girl Scout Cookies
This letter is in response to the article written by Stephanie Gravalese in the Lifestyle/Dining edition of Forbes Magazine regarding our findings of toxicants and heavy metals in Girl Scout Cookies.
Healthy Soil = Healthy Kids
The food you eat and the air you breathe depend on the health of the soil beneath your feet! Healthy soil is packed with nutrients that help fruits, vegetables, and grains grow strong, which means you get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. When...