Friday, February 20, 2026

Trump’s pharma tariffs set to hit branded drugs as exemptions widen the escape hatch

Analysts warn of price risks even as generics, U.S. facilities, and European caps could blunt the impact.

How clean water is linked with environmental and human health

When the world works together, a brighter and greener future is possible.

Vegan diets cut emissions, water pollution and land use by 75%, major study finds

Dietary changes will be necessary to feed more people as the human population continues to grow, while also limiting environmental impacts.

Bernie Sanders’ Tweet Causes Big Pharma Company’s Stock to Plummet

Ariad Pharmaceuticals' stock dropped $387 million in just one day.

Nestle, Pepsi Fined for Concealing GMOs as Campbell Soup Announces Voluntary Label

Six major food manufacturers have recently received fines for concealing the presence of GMOs in their products.

Utah measles outbreak exposes deep vaccine distrust as cases surpass 100

State officials warn the outbreak will continue to grow as low vaccination rates, mistrust of medical systems, and hidden cases fuel one of the largest measles surges in the country.

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.

4 signs we’re winning the battle against Monsanto

It’s no wonder Monsanto can’t wait to hand over the keys to Bayer. Things are getting messy. For consumers and environmentalists, it’s a beautiful mess.

Tom Price intervened on rule that would hurt drug profits, the same day he...

While in Congress, HHS Secretary Tom Price acted to help kill a rule that would hurt drug company profits shortly after his broker bought him up to $90,000 worth of pharmaceutical stock.

Trump administration reverses part of CDC ‘Friday night massacre,’ but experts warn lasting damage...

Hundreds of scientists rehired after erroneous layoffs, yet key offices still eliminated as public health experts describe a “devastating” blow to U.S. preparedness.