CDC reports drug overdose deaths decline 27% in 2024
With 87,000 drug overdose deaths reported from October 2023 to September 2024, this number is down from around 114,000 in the previous year.
Global hunger crisis deepens as world leaders slash aid amid record malnutrition and displacement
A record 295 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2024, as war, climate extremes, and economic shocks collided. With aid funding in freefall, UN officials warn the crisis is no longer just systemic—it is a failure of humanity.
Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water
Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.
This mental health awareness month
Simple actions in the present make it more likely that such services will be launched in the future.
‘Absolute nonsense’: As measles cases soar & kids die, expert slams RFK Jr. on...
Amid a growing number of measles cases in the United States, RFK Jr. has promoted skepticism of the efficacy of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
New study finds CT scans to account for 5 percent of cancer diagnoses
While some experts caution against CT scans, many believe the modeling used in this study left much uncertainty.
An Indian drugmaker, investigated by ProPublica last year, has recalled two dozen medications sold...
FDA inspectors found serious problems at a Glenmark factory in India that manufactured the recalled drugs.
Revealed: Meat industry behind attacks on flagship climate-friendly diet report
New evidence seen by DeSmog suggests this surge of outrage against the report was stoked by a PR firm that represents the meat and dairy sector.
New book reveals tactics Coca-Cola uses to remain No. 1 soft drink company in...
“Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick” is a detailed account of the tactics used to maintain a great reputation despite company's secrets.
FDA unveils online database of chemical substances in food as part of MAHA initiative
The Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool provides contaminant levels in an initiative to modernize food chemical safety.