Cancer deaths projected to rise nearly 75 percent by 2050, Lancet study warns
Researchers say disproportionate growth in low- and middle-income countries highlights urgent need for equitable cancer control.
My breast cancer journey revealed the flaws of an unjust health system
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or on our zip code.
Under the microscope: DOJ’s antitrust probe into UnitedHealth’s market dominance
In a landmark move, the Biden DOJ initiates an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth, unraveling the healthcare behemoth's sprawling influence and its implications for patient care and market competition.
These 33 Cities Cheated on Lead Contamination Tests, Similar to Flint, Michigan
The three “cheats” used by cities include: running the faucet for a while before collecting a sample to flush out the system; removing aerators from faucets before collecting a sample; and running the water slowly.
Study finds 13 percent rise in infant mortality in Texas following abortion ban
A new study reveals a significant increase in infant deaths in Texas after the state’s near-total abortion ban, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of restrictive abortion policies.
Monsanto’s Roundup linked to fatty liver disease
The Health and Environment Alliance has urged for a ban on glyphosate in response to the study.
Oxfam reveals how rich nations are helping for-profit health industry exploit poor patients
Development finance institutions run by wealthy countries have fueled "a free-for-all of private greed over public good," the humanitarian group shows in a new report.
Flint Residents Charged the Highest Rates in the Country to Drink Poisoned Water
Flint residents were not only drinking contaminated water for months, they were being forced to pay over double the average rate for a typical American family.
Biden administration plans an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes
Studies prove that such bans will help people quit smoking, especially those disproportionately affected by menthol cigarettes.
Why is the US so exceptionally vulnerable to COVID-19?
This is why the U.S. has so quickly become the center of the COVID-19 pandemic.