Thursday, March 6, 2025

3M knew firefighting foams were toxic for decades, documents reveal

Revelations show 3M misled the public about PFAS chemicals’ dangers, contributing to global contamination.

FDA bans red no. 3, citing cancer concerns and mounting advocacy pressure

FDA takes a major step in food safety regulation by banning cancer-linked dye.

Nearly one-third of US residents exposed to dangerous, unregulated contaminants in drinking water, analysis...

“Ultimately, we need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies that feed into our drinking water supplies.”

UnitedHealthcare interrupts doctor mid-surgery to question patient’s cancer care

A Texas doctor was forced to step out of the operating room after an insurance company questioned her patient’s approved cancer treatment.

Winners of 2024 Shkreli Awards expose worst healthcare profiteering cases

Shocking profiteering in healthcare system continues to harm patients nationwide.

Big agriculture’s dangerous role in spreading the next pandemic

Bird flu spreads through industrial farms while U.S. leaders prioritize big agriculture over public health.

EPA identifies formaldehyde as an ‘unreasonable risk’ to public health amid industry pushback

EPA report highlights serious formaldehyde risks while chemical industry and lawmakers fight regulations

How Big Meat worked to rebrand in 2024 — using disinformation

How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation

New study finds Smartwatch wristbands contain high levels of PFAS

Researchers found elevated level of PFAS in mostly fluorinated synthetic rubber wristbands.

Inside the country’s first official safe drug consumption site

An overdose prevention site in New York City continues its research-backed, lifesaving work.