Tag: health
ALEC’s deadly asbestos agenda benefits Koch Industries, Nationwide
Instead, Koch and its allies are working hard to pass laws that run out the clock.
First plaintiff goes to trial against Monsanto claiming RoundUp to blame...
With thousands of cases being brought against Monsanto, the company's infamous weed-killer, RoundUp, is to blame by many cancer sufferers.
Trump slashes $7 billion from children’s health program
The move is being called "despicable on every level."
Trump admin. blocked toxic chemicals study fearing ‘public relations nightmare’
"Congress must hold hearings and investigate how it is possible that the EPA, the White House, and HHS have, for months, possessed research that could have helped families understand the health impacts of their exposure to toxic chemicals."
Scientists launch groundbreaking study on health risks of microplastics in seafood
Studies have already found that sea salt can be rich in plastic and that we likely consume the tiny bits that get embedded in many types of seafood.
Glyphosate detected in granola and crackers, FDA emails show
"I have brought wheat crackers, granola cereal, and corn meal from home and there's a fair amount in all of them."
Monsanto bullies EPA on glyphosate ruling
Monsanto has launched a campaign to pressure the EPA into declaring glyphosate safe.
US health care ranks last among the 11 developed nations
The Commonwealth Fund's evaluation report noted that "a drastic change in course" is needed to compete with similar nations.
Lead exposure linked to 412,000 premature deaths in US each year
"Lead represents a leading cause of disease and death, and it is important to continue our efforts to reduce environmental lead exposure."
Various studies continue to confirm cannabis use reduces opioid use and...
"Cannabis can decrease the use of other prescription medicines, including opioids."