Air pollution exposure during pregnancy affects children’s lung function in early years
"It's really important to prioritize reduction of air pollution levels to improve respiratory health."
Masks sold by former White House official to Navajo hospitals don’t meet FDA standards
New information from the Indian Health Service calls into question why the agency purchased expensive medical gear that it now cannot use as intended.
Calling Covid-19 crisis a ‘wake-up call,’ WHO experts warn next pandemic could be even...
“This pandemic has been very severe... it has affected every corner of this planet. But this is not necessarily the big one.”
DARK Act Compromise Could Preempt Vermont’s GMO Label Law
Any bill on GMO labeling that would result in anything less than mandatory on-package labeling is unacceptable.
The three big reasons Republicans can’t replace Obamacare
Except the prospect of more than 20 million people losing their health insurance, and a huge redistribution from the working class to the very rich.
On the ground activism: Hundreds march in Chicago to protest against GOP health care...
"This bill puts at risk health care for over a million people, billions of dollars for Illinois and tens of thousands of jobs."
Latin America backslides in struggle to reach zero hunger goal
"More than five million children in Latin America are permanently malnourished. In a continent of abundant food, a continent of upper-middle- and high-income countries, five million children ... It's unacceptable."
Myths And Facts About HB 2 — The Anti-Choice Law That Could Overturn Abortion...
In covering Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, some media outlets have relied on right-wing media talking points purporting false claims. Here are the facts.
Scathing Report Blames State and Federal Government For Flint Water Crisis
“The Flint water crisis occurred when state-appointed emergency managers replaced local representative decision-making in Flint, removing the checks and balances and public accountability that come with public decision-making.”
Dakota Access pipeline ‘could be operational within 30 days’
Activists remain defiant, with three new camps springing up in recent days.