Tag: public health

A Republican-backed budget proposal would slash healthcare access for millions by imposing new Medicaid fees on low-income Americans while paving the way for massive tax cuts for the wealthy.

Amid a growing number of measles cases in the United States, RFK Jr. has promoted skepticism of the efficacy of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

Environmental groups sue over deletion of climate and justice tools while polluters receive fast-tracked exemptions from EPA oversight.

This power shift hasn't just changed paychecks—it has fundamentally altered the physical and mental health landscape for millions of Americans.

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting programs aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy access in under served communities.

A federal court ruling forces the CDC, FDA, and HHS to reinstate vital public health resources that were taken down under Trump’s executive order targeting gender-related medical information.

FDA faces radical changes under Trump, risking public health and regulatory stability.

The EPA bans two carcinogenic chemicals after decades of advocacy, but political and industrial challenges loom.

New research reveals how nanoplastics compromise antibiotic effectiveness, raising alarm over plastic pollution’s role in fueling global antibiotic resistance.

Experts warn of toxic contamination in floodwaters as Hurricane Helene’s aftermath raises concerns about industrial pollutants, public health risks, and the urgent need for stronger environmental regulations.