Doctors speak out: For the sake of human health ban fracking
"In light of more than 900 scientific studies that overwhelmingly demonstrate risks and adverse impacts of drilling and fracking, Governor Wolf must implement a moratorium to stop the public health crisis that is occurring in Pennsylvania."
America’s health is in the hands of GOP frat boys
Trump and his Republican allies don’t care about health care. They’re just out to look busy and cut taxes for the rich.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for fraud
Prosecutors were fighting for at least a 15-year sentence while the defense was pushing for a 12-18 month sentence.
‘Major victory for public health:’ Court orders Trump EPA to ban pesticide that harms...
"Children, farmworkers, rural families, and science are all huge winners today... EPA's job is to protect public health, not industry profits."
New Medicare for All Act sets a new standard for guaranteeing healthcare a human...
“This Medicare for All bill really makes it clear what we mean when we say ‘Medicare for All.’"
US coronavirus deaths pass 200,000 as new surge in cases begins
The U.S. is not alone as the weather starts to change and restrictions ease up slightly.
How urban planning and housing policy helped create ‘food apartheid’ in US cities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 54.4 million Americans live in low-income areas with poor access to healthy food.
Schumer backs Sanders’ proposal to include dental, hearing, and vision care in Medicare
“With the current Medicare platform, those three things are just left out, like it’s no big deal,” said the Democratic leader. “But it is a big deal and we should fix it.”
New study: Eating organic foods reduces your risk of getting cancer
"Although our findings need to be confirmed, promoting organic food consumption in the general population could be a promising preventive strategy against cancer."
The uphill battle for communities that ban pesticides
As cities and counties across the U.S. restrict or ban pesticides, many are realizing passing a law is but a battlefield victory in a prolonged war.