Universal mask-wearing would save nearly 130,000 lives by spring 2021, study finds
The researchers estimated what the death toll until March 2021 would be for each state if mask-wearing and social distancing mandates are put in place, versus if they are not.
The weaponization of food
Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement on food exports. Will the deal hold?
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.
One Mom Is on a Quest to Bring Organic Products to Babies of Color
The Brown Crayon Project is designed for ‘hair with character and skin with soul.’
Donald Trump’s death panels
The real death panels are coming.
GOP senator: Republicans have a “responsibility” to repeal the affordable care act no matter...
"Republicans campaigned on this so often that you have a responsibility to carry out what you said in the campaign."
As rich nations protect corporate patents, the global vaccine divide is widening
Corporate profits are not more important than the lives of millions of poor people around the globe.
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.
Documents reveal EPA approved toxic chemicals for fracking in 2011
“It’s very disturbing to see the extent to which critical information about these chemicals is shielded from public view.”
Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill
More than 6 million people have used mifepristone since 2000.