Millions exposed to toxic PFAS levels as EPA retreats from safety rules
New data reveals over 73 million Americans may be drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS, while the EPA under Trump moves to weaken or repeal health standards.
Lawmakers and advocates support nationwide social media warning labels to address youth mental health...
A push to advance social media warning label legislation is slated to expand in California, Minnesota, New York and Texas in 2026.
New FDA Import Ban Means GMO Salmon Won’t Be Sold in U.S. Anytime Soon
AquaBounty’s product likely won’t be available to consumers until a federal labeling standard is established.
Starbucks Brews Up Food Donation Plan to Stop Hunger in America
Leftover panini and sandwiches at the chain’s stores will be taken to local food banks and pantries.
‘The opioid crisis isn’t white:’ How the lethal epidemic affects communities of color
"Especially in the last few years, if you look at the rates of increase of opioid overdose death rates, we find that especially black Americans have had a stark increase in the death rates compared to other groups – in fact, more than white Americans."
For-profit corporations are buying up more psychiatric hospitals. Some flout federal law with scarce...
Some are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica investigation found.
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.
Lancet report: 40% of US COVID deaths were preventable. The country needs universal healthcare...
One of the report’s recommendations is reforming the system to a single-payer model like Medicare for All, which President Joe Biden has so far rejected in favor of bolstering the Affordable Care Act.
Moms who lost loved ones to overdose urge lawmakers to prioritize health-based solutions
A pre-Mother’s Day press conference featured mothers who have lost family members to overdose, who are asking lawmakers to change their approach.
Protect care workers — you’ll need us someday
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.









