Research finds high levels of lead in children’s fast fashion
A landmark study revealed that every single children’s shirt tested from major fast-fashion and discount retailers exceeded the U.S. federal lead limit of 100 parts per million (ppm).
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
In clinical trials, drug manufacturers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen said the zuranolone pill quickly reduced postpartum symptoms such as depression and other cognitive issues.
‘Guilty on all counts!’: In historic victory, Monsanto ordered to pay $289 million in...
"This is a company that has always put profits ahead of public safety, and today, Monsanto has finally been held accountable."
Toxic Economy: Common Chemicals Cost US Billions Every Year
Researchers estimate the United States economy takes a $340 billion hit annually as endocrine-disrupting compounds lower IQs, increase behavior problems and exacerbate health woes like obesity and diabetes.
Vaccine experts react to European court’s controversial decision
A changing attitude toward vaccinations, and increased dangers of litigation toward vaccination production and research companies, is likely to inflate the prices of vital medication that has proven to eradicate lethal diseases like polio.
Failure to protect: policing mental illness in North America
The current moment requires that we recognize the crises of mental health and very likely homelessness that will come about as a result of the global pandemic and that we call upon authorities to prepare to deal with them in a more humane way than they have in the past.
The great forgetting
Why we forget epidemics and why this one must be remembered...
Koch-funded hit piece backfires: Shows Medicare For All would save ‘whopping $2 trillion’ over...
"Even if you take the report's headline figures at face value, the picture it paints is that of an enormous bargain. We get to insure every single person in the country..."
Honeybee venom kills aggressive breast cancer cells, study shows
“It provides another wonderful example of where compounds in nature can be used to treat human diseases.”
With abortion, we’re more than empowered warriors or fragile survivors
Celebrating only “strong” women and nonbinary people doesn’t advance the cause of feminism or gender equality.









