Saturday, February 21, 2026

It’s now time for Medicare for all

Democrats are wise to seize the moment. The time has come for Medicare for all.

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.

Judge to FDA: Agency must pull aside curtain on GE salmon

The public has a right to know how the agency came to this seemingly ill-informed decision, especially because the FDA’s approach will likely serve as a precedent for the assessment of future GE food animals.

‘It’s even worse on video’: Trump adviser welcomes killing loved ones with Covid-19 as...

“Eat, drink, and be merry, because tomorrow my policies may kill you.”

What If Mental Health First Aid Were as Widespread as CPR? New York City’s...

One in every four Americans experiences mental illness, and lack of police understanding can lead to tragedy. Here’s what could happen if we were all trained to deal with depression and anxiety.

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy affects children’s lung function in early years

"It's really important to prioritize reduction of air pollution levels to improve respiratory health."

Newborns torn from mothers: South Carolina’s harsh crackdown on drug use during pregnancy

South Carolina leads the charge in prosecuting pregnant women for substance abuse.

The poor at the crossroads

The first and worst hit by pandemics of every sort.

The medical mess

It seems odd that 12,000 foreign doctors can get residencies in the U.S. but 2,000 U.S. medical graduates cannot.

Magical thinking on health care

Trump promised to magically repeal and replace Obamacare. Now he's learning that magicians do tricks, not magic.