For decades, the FDA's GRAS list allowed food additives without strict oversight. Now, 15 substances once considered safe—like BVO, PHOs, Ginkgo biloba, and Red No. 3—have been revoked due to health risks like cancer, heart disease, and liv
A supervolcano eruption in Italy or Yellowstone wouldn’t bring lava to Vermont, but it could trigger global cooling, food shortages, and reduced solar output — enough to stress farms, energy systems, and supply chains here at home. Quiet re
Over the past four decades, Vermont’s sex education has shifted from high school biology and health to identity-based instruction starting in kindergarten—including lessons on gender, orientation, and even sexual pleasure. Critics question
Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar losses and are forced to cut services,
A new Nature Communications study finds that a ketogenic diet may suppress colorectal cancer by altering gut microbiota. Mice on the diet showed slower tumor growth, suggesting diet-driven microbiome changes play a crucial role. This could
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that prolonged mask use has caused more harm than good, with no clear scientific back
Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts point to payer mix and private insurance imbalanc
Measles is no longer endemic in the U.S., meaning every outbreak starts with the virus being brought in. Yet, media coverage focuses on unvaccinated Americans rather than how the virus is introduced. Even with full vaccination, the immunoco
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility ordinance. While state law doesn’t ban simple nudity, towns can regul
The 2008-2009 Amish autism study could have answered one of the biggest medical controversies—do vaccines contribute to autism? Instead, researchers failed to include whether the children were vaccinated or unvaccinated, leaving a critical
Vermont’s absenteeism policies fail to separate sick kids from truants, forcing families to justify every absence—even when following basic public health principles. With no medical data backing its 10–15 day limit, the state continues to p
Shockingly, WCAX shared a viral hit piece claiming a man "oozed cholesterol" after eating a carnivore diet. But the case report is a joke—no medical history, no genetic background, and absurd calorie claims. Fear-based nonsense like this sc
