Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Big Pharma’s battle against FDA-approved medicine imports from Canada

Florida's groundbreaking move: importing affordable medication from Canada. Big Pharma's pushback and the FDA's historic approval — a turning point in U.S. healthcare?

Global shift to plant-based diets could prevent 236,000 deaths annually, study reveals

A recent international study underscores the profound impact of dietary choices on public health and environmental sustainability, projecting significant reductions in premature deaths and boosts in global GDP.

Gaza grapples with health emergency amid rising infectious disease cases

Gaza faces a dire health crisis with over 360,000 infectious disease cases in shelters, highlighting the devastating impact of Israel's blockade and a collapsing healthcare system.

‘Narratives of delay’: How the animal pharma industry resists moves to curb the overuse...

A DeSmog review of hundreds of documents identifies eight arguments fielded by the industrial farming lobby to allay concerns over livestock drugs.

$6 billion in PhRMA Network grants flood the non-profit world, muddying the advocacy landscape

An analysis of the $6 billion in grants distributed by PhRMA and its member companies.

A poisoned legacy: challenging the EPA’s reluctance to ban glyphosate amidst rising health concerns

Unveiling the controversy: a deep dive into the legal, scientific, and humanitarian debate over glyphosate's future

EPA announces Lead and Copper Rule Improvements proposal to remove lead pipes from water...

The proposal requires states, water utilities, and communities to locate lead water service lines, then utility companies are tasked with replacing a minimum of 10 percent of the lead water pipes every year to reach completion within the 10-year time frame.

Historic ruling in Wisconsin: a beacon of hope for abortion rights advocates

Wisconsin judge's ruling against 1849 anti-abortion statute marks a pivotal moment in state's reproductive rights debate.

Wildfires unleash deadly air crisis as Western USA chokes on toxic smoke surge

Rising wildfire smoke nullifies decades of air quality gains.

Privatized prison healthcare in the US—profiteering at the expense of inmate health

Profiting from pain—the harsh reality of privatized prison healthcare in America.