Johnson & Johnson recalls 33,000 baby powder bottles after FDA finds asbestos
"FDA will be working with Johnson & Johnson to facilitate further investigation to substantiate that the product is authentic."
Reducing climate change will prevent future deadly epidemics says new study
"Recent outbreaks of animal-borne emerging infectious diseases have likely been precipitated by a complex interplay of changing ecological, epidemiological and socio-economic factors."
2.2 million petition demanding Medicare for All
Yesterday, 2.2 million petition signatures were delivered to the U.S. House of Representatives to show support of Medicare for All.
California bans controversial pesticide
Beginning at the start of 2020, California will ban the sale of a popular agricultural pesticide, chlorpyrifos, that has been linked to...
California to become the first state to ban Big Pharma’s pay-for-delay deals
“Competition in the pharmaceutical industry helps lower prices for Californians who rely on life-saving treatments.”
Inequality is literally killing us
Again and again, studies show that the richer wealthy Americans become, the shorter the rest of us live.
The scarcity of BCG
American consumers are just being hung out to dry.
“Voices being ignored”: Regulators fail to enforce water-pollution laws in communities of color
"For communities already facing severe burdens due to racism, social conditions, and/or environmental and health hazards, the inability to turn on a tap and receive clean, safe water is particularly devastating—and unjust."
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."
Environmentalists demand explanations for “secret” fracking chemicals in Ohio
“People need to know. People have a right to know, and first responders have a right to know if they might be exposed to those types of chemicals.”