Monday, February 17, 2025

First pet treats made with lab-grown meat could ‘feed pets forever’ without harming animals

The meat alternative is said to have all the vitamins, minerals, essential amino and fatty acids necessary for healthy pets.

Accumulation of microplastics in human brain tissue rising rapidly: Study

The research team discovered that plastic concentrations appeared higher in the brain than in the kidney or liver, and higher than earlier reports for testes and placentas.

PFAS in drinking water increases rates of certain cancers, new study confirms

Also known as "forever chemicals," the research of cancer incidents collected between 2016 and 2021 showed up to 33 percent higher rates of certain cancers.

Trump targets FDA with sweeping overhaul led by Musk and RFK Jr., threatening public...

FDA faces radical changes under Trump, risking public health and regulatory stability.

Trump administration withdraws proposed PFAS regulations, giving polluters a green light

Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks spark outrage over PFAS deregulation.

Meta platforms under fire for blocking abortion pill providers’ posts

Meta’s content moderation policies spark new concerns amidst Trump’s anti-abortion agenda.

Microplastics contaminate popular seafood, study shows

1,806 anthropogenic particles were found in 180 of 182 individuals with fibers being most abundant, followed by films and fragments.

Doctors and patients protest UnitedHealth’s record earnings amid patient suffering

Quick summary • UnitedHealth Group reported over $100 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, with its...

Trump rescinds Biden’s executive order on drug prices, halting efforts to lower costs

Trump reverses progress on drug affordability, halting Medicare and Medicaid cost-saving initiatives.

Medical fraud and the grand design or extracting profit everywhere at the cost of...

There are no short-cuts. We need strong and informed public criticism of health care abuses and a medical system largely free of corporate control.