Like tobacco and Big Oil, secret docs show chemical companies knew PFAS dangers
"The industry used several strategies that have been shown common to tobacco, pharmaceutical, and other industries to influence science and regulation—most notably, suppressing unfavorable research and distorting public discourse."
Countries introduce legislation to ban or restrict vapes
Vaping has become popular among youth, but comes with an environmental impact.
FDA’s blood ban reversal for gay men, explained
The FDA’s latest move represents a seismic shift for gay and bisexual men as well as for the critically low U.S. blood supply.
The game-changing promise of an OTC birth control pill
The U.S. appears likely to legalize over-the-counter contraception—a critical step in increasing women’s bodily autonomy and economic independence.
American Heart Association certifies a plant-based ‘meat’ product for the first time
“With this recognition, Beyond Steak becomes part of a group of certified and trusted foods that everyone can enjoy with the confidence that they are making a great decision for their health.”
Big Food raking in huge profits from price hikes as US hunger persists: Analysis
"It's time Congress do more to rein in corporate greed, one of the main factors currently driving up costs for families."
The healthcare long march: Why exposing evils of medical debt doesn’t fix the problem
The closest thing to actual solutions are vague hints
US Supreme Court issues second administrative stay on abortion pill access
The Supreme Court issued its second administrative stay, which further pauses the federal court's ruling and halts the new limitations on access to medication abortion.
Florida to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy
The Center for Reproductive Rights argues that the new bill is a health hazard to many women.
The EPA faces questions about its approval of a plastic-based fuel with an astronomical...
That risk is 250,000 times greater than the level usually considered acceptable by the EPA division that approves new chemicals, and it’s higher than the lifetime risk of cancer for current smokers.