Tag: health
Kamala Harris reaffirms support for national marijuana legalization, going beyond Biden
While Harris acknowledged her long-standing support for legalization, critics have pointed out that her stance has evolved over the years.
Federal judge rules fluoridation an ‘unreasonable risk’ to health of children
The EPA will be required to take regulatory action to restrict or eliminate the risk by law.
New study finds personal care products cause development disruptions in...
The study linked endocrine disruptors, which "mimic, block or interfere with the body’s own hormones," and disruptions in children "during key developmental moments,"
US government report links fluoride in drinking water at twice the...
It's the first time a federal agency determined "with moderate confidence" an acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride.
New study confirms washing fruit before eating does not remove pesticides
The study aimed to "share the technical details of a process the authors developed for enhanced trace detection of pesticides in foods."
How Bernie Sanders’ fight against Big Pharma dropped inhaler prices from...
A Maine woman’s story highlights the impact of progressive action on drug prices.
New study takes comprehensive look at how pesticides are contributing to...
The study, which was published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, confirmed the presence of PFAS in both agricultural and residential pest control, including pet flea treatments.
UnitedHealth reports $7.9 billion Q2 profits as protesters decry coverage denials
Protesters reiterated their commitment to fighting for healthcare justice, emphasizing the need for systemic changes.
FDA bans brominated vegetable oil in food because of concerns about chemical’s...
Due to the chemical's health hazards such as harmful effects on the nervous system, the agency said the food additive is no longer safe for food use.
WHO classifies talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ for humans
Most human are exposed to talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral mined in many parts of the world, in baby powder, skincare and cosmetics.
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Forty-five groups urge House vote on Cuba war powers resolution
The coalition cites a 148 percent rise in Cuba's infant mortality rate since 2018 and a Senate companion measure that failed by four votes in April.
Federal judge rules Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce unlawful
The ruling covers the reservists who deploy after hurricanes and floods, with a decision on remedies due next month as hurricane season continues.
Energy Transfer seeks to overturn Pennsylvania clean water law after jet fuel spill
The 89-year-old law's mens rea challenge could also unravel other state statutes, from traffic offenses to hunting rules, if the company's argument succeeds.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large group of other Russian guests.
Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters
At least 60 more protesters face imminent execution, Human Rights Watch says, after summary trials relying on torture-tainted confessions.