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01/29/2026

🚨 Florida's Healthy Florida First initiative just dropped eye-opening results: Out of 46 popular kid-marketed candies tested, arsenic was detected in 28—over 60%!

Examples of concerning levels (often 2–4x higher than in foods we already flag for arsenic, like rice):

• Nerds: >96 pieces/year could exceed safe child limits (a typical box has 2,000+ pieces!)

• Jolly Ranchers: >6 pieces could push annual safe limits

• Other positives: Twizzlers, Sour Patch Kids, SweeTarts, Tootsie Rolls, Swedish Fish, gummy bears, and more

The risks hit kids hardest: long-term exposure tied to developmental delays, immune issues, and higher cancer odds down the line.

But here's the empowering part—contamination isn't unavoidable.

Better sourcing makes a real difference, and many organic options tested completely clean (no arsenic detected, "risk not identified").

Skip the worry and go for these proven safer organic treats:

• Yum Earth organics: Organic Lollipops, Organic Chewys, Organic Giggles, Organic Gummy Bears, Choco Yums Chocolate Candies—fun flavors, no heavy metal red flags.

• Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Flavored Snacks (Berry Patch)—gentle, fruity gummies kids adore.

• Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears—classic gummy goodness, tested clean.

These stand out because they prioritized quality ingredients and came back with no elevated arsenic concerns in the state labs.

🔗 Full report: https://exposingfoodtoxins.com/candy

09/04/2025

A major 15-year study published in *JAMA Internal Medicine* has revealed that added sugar may pose a greater risk to heart health than cholesterol itself—more than doubling the chance of dying from heart disease, even in people who are not overweight.

Researchers found that individuals who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were over twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to those who consumed less than 10%. This risk held true regardless of age, weight, activity levels, or cholesterol numbers, making sugar intake a universal concern.

The biggest culprits include sugary drinks, desserts, candy, sweetened cereals, and fruit drinks. Excess sugar can raise blood pressure and trigger the liver to release harmful fats into the bloodstream. The American Heart Association recommends keeping daily sugar intake under 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men, but just one soda can exceed these limits. Small swaps, like fruit-infused seltzer or naturally sweetened snacks, can make a big difference in protecting your heart.

08/15/2025

In a breakthrough that could reshape cancer treatment, scientists have discovered that honeybee venom can destroy 100% of aggressive breast cancer cells in less than 60 minutes. The key lies in a powerful compound called melittin, found in honeybee venom but not in bumblebee venom.

Researchers tested the venom on various breast cancer cell types in lab dishes and found that melittin acts like a precision-guided weapon. It punches holes in cancer cell membranes, causing the cells to die quickly. What’s even more promising is that melittin leaves healthy cells largely untouched, suggesting it could be used for treatments with fewer side effects than chemotherapy or radiation.

Melittin proved especially effective against triple-negative breast cancer and HER2-enriched breast cancer, two of the most difficult types to treat. This discovery opens new doors to developing safer, more targeted cancer therapies using natural compounds.

Scientists are now working to harness melittin’s cancer-fighting power in a controlled way, possibly through nanoparticles or synthetic versions that could be used in future medications. While more research is needed, this natural molecule from bees offers a powerful new weapon in the fight against cancer.

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