Tag: health
Scotland becomes first country to end ‘period poverty’ with the offering...
"This is so often characterized as a women's issue, but it is not. It is a social justice issue, an equalities issue, and a rights issue."
What the Trump budget says about the administration’s health priorities
With defense spending largely untouchable, health programs and other social support systems will likely bear the brunt.
The health and future of the world’s children are at risk...
“This must be a wake up call for countries to invest in child health and development, ensure their voices are heard, protect their rights, and build a future that is fit for children.”
It’s Farmer v. Monsanto in court fight over dicamba herbicide
Bader Farms claims Monsanto induces farmers to buy dicamba-tolerant seeds.
Medicare for All ‘is what patients need’: New Harvard study shows...
“When so many people can’t get the care they need even when they have insurance coverage, it says that insurance is not doing what it is supposed to do: ensure that healthcare is affordable when you need it.”
1982 American Petroleum Institute report warned oil workers faced ‘significant’ risks...
“It is imperative that Congress hold hearings soon to examine and expose the full extent of the threat oil and gas waste poses to families and workers throughout America.”
Biden accidentally makes case for Medicare for All by admitting employers...
"And with that, my friends, Joe Biden successfully makes the case for single payer healthcare."
Trump’s loosening of pork inspection regulations fails to protect consumers from...
"Food safety is one of the most important protections in our country and gifting the slaughter industry self-regulation powers will mean pork eaters in this country will be facing higher threats of disease.”
Study shows wealth inequality does make a difference in how long...
In the UK and US, being rich can add almost a decade of healthy living to a person’s life.
Study shows Medicare for All could save US $600 billion annually...
"Medicare for All could save more than $600 billion each year on bureaucracy, and repurpose that money to cover America's 30 million uninsured and eliminate co-payments and deductibles for everyone."
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Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban
This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.
New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally
The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."
The distortion of campus protests over Gaza
Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?
How the Constitution fails to protect the environment
The absence of clear and broad constitutional authority to protect the environment limits the scope of federal environmental law.