Global food waste higher than previously estimated, new study reveals
Global food waste is a much bigger problem than previously thought. A new study confirmed that people waste more than twice as...
Children’s Health Insurance Program in trouble – funding to end in January
"We are unable to say with certainty whether there is enough funding for every state to continue its CHIP program through March 31, 2018.”
Trump’s big loss
Settling our differences through ballots and agreed-upon processes rather than through force is what separates democracy from authoritarianism. Trump wants the latter.
Public Citizen’s new study debunks myths about Medicare for All
"The people power on this issue continues to intensify as Americans feel the pain of a healthcare system that is focused more on profit than it is on providing healthcare."
The big fix: Will the GOP turn to Dems to fix Obamacare?
Democrats must demand clear, popular amendments that demonstrate they are committed to extend the right to affordable health care.
Health experts say getting your flu shot is extra important during Covid-19
Getting this year’s flu vaccine is an excellent way to protect yourself against the most prevalent strain as the year comes to a close.
Exposure to air pollution from traffic increases risk of low birth weight, study shows
Term low birth weight, defined in the study as a weight less than 5 pounds 8 ounces, can have lifelong implications for health, with increased risk for diabetes, heart disease and hypertension in later life.
Pollution could be leading to shorter babies says new study
“This study adds to the evidence that air pollution also affects the health and development of the next generation."
France passes controversial bill making cameras mandatory in all slaughterhouses
The French national assembly voted on Friday to monitor slaughterhouse practices and worker behavior to prevent animal cruelty as well as hygiene and safety violations.
One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals raised for food
Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics—and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed.