Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Study links childhood residential proximity to polluted St. Louis creek with increased risk of...

The study's findings examined baby teeth to investigate proximity to the creek and cancer risk.

Kamala Harris reaffirms support for national marijuana legalization, going beyond Biden

While Harris acknowledged her long-standing support for legalization, critics have pointed out that her stance has evolved over the years.

Medicare launches first-ever drug price negotiations with pharmaceutical giants

"We are moving ahead to help people in spite of pharma's efforts to block negotiation in the courts."

Is speaking up for Medicare for All a crime?

As a longtime D.C.-area advocate, I’ve visited Capitol Hill and Members of Congress many times. But never before have I felt I...
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Investigation: Substandard medical care in ICE detention is killing immigrants, endangering lives

"ICE, the agency that’s detaining now 40,000 people… and wants to expand, cannot provide adequately for the safety of the people that it holds.”

States introduce AI bills affecting health care

More than 250 AI bills in health care were introduced in 47 states since October.

Trump wellness programs would gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions

The ACA’s pre-existing condition protections are among the law’s more popular and important elements.

The GOP Gang of Supremes Go After Obamacare

The Supreme Court is once again challenging Obamacare, which could dramatically influence the health of millions. These challengers are claiming the law prohibits insurance subsidies to the millions of low and middle-income Americans living in the 36 states that did not set up a state exchange.

Which path to national improved Medicare for All?

The solution to preserving our social health systems is to make them universal.

Meet the 20-Year-Old Fighting to End Food Waste While Taking Finals

College sophomore Maria Rose Belding is helping connect more than 200 large-scale food banks nationwide through her online database.