For years, I’ve written about the need to warn the American public about the link between drinking alcoholic and cancer through labeling alcoholic beverages. I was among those didn’t know about the link until about eight years ago when I received an email on it. Last week, the American Medical... Read more →

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation. The amount is up from last year’s $22.4 billion and beats the previous record of $22.9 billion in 2023. Sometimes, dads can be tough to buy for.... Read more →

Because my father, a farmer, died of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which is linked to pesticide exposure, and because I had a lot of pesticide exposure as a child, I try to buy as much organic produce as possible. However, when organic product isn’t available, it’s good to know about the research... Read more →

The Dietary Guidelines, published every five years, have been consistent from one administration to the next, and generally recommend whole, nutrient-dense foods. In addition to representing the government’s basic nutrition advice to the public, the guidelines shape federal food programs such as the school meals program. Since the first adoption... Read more →

Along with airline safety, airline service also is declining. Complaints lodged against U.S. airlines hit another record in 2024, rising by nearly 9 percent, even though passenger volume rose by only 4 percent compared with 2023, according to “The Plane Truth 2025,” U.S PIRG Education Fund’s newest analysis of U.S.... Read more →

It’s that time of year. If you plant a garden now, you’ll be able to get nice, organic vegetables by fall. For lettuce and spinach, you’ll have them even faster. Kale and Swiss chard, too. If you don’t have a yard, you can grow a lot of great vegetables in... Read more →

Here in the Seattle area, we’ve had some nice days. As a result, I got my garden planted and the seeds are beginning to sprout. At last. Spring is my favorite time of year. With the rhododendrons and azaleas blooming profusely, it’s a wonderful fairyland. This week, temperatures will be... Read more →

In an E. coli outbreak that killed one person and sickened nearly 90 people in 15 states late last year, most people didn’t know about it. The outbreak was linked to a farm that grew romaine lettuce following an investigation by state and federal agencies. In an internal Food and... Read more →

Whether you’re watching a parade, visiting a cemetery, attending a barbecue, relaxing at home, or working, I hope your Memorial Day is going well. For Memorial Day 2025, 58 percent of Americans plan to barbecue and 45.1 million will be traveling, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. As for... Read more →

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of meals that will be served outside. Whether you’re eating with friends at the pool or family in a backyard cookout, food should be served safely to avoid foodborne illness. Here... Read more →