Monday, January 6, 2025

Tag: health

New study finds personal care products cause development disruptions in...

The study linked endocrine disruptors, which "mimic, block or interfere with the body’s own hormones," and disruptions in children "during key developmental moments,"

US government report links fluoride in drinking water at twice the...

It's the first time a federal agency determined "with moderate confidence" an acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride.

New study confirms washing fruit before eating does not remove pesticides

The study aimed to "share the technical details of a process the authors developed for enhanced trace detection of pesticides in foods."

How Bernie Sanders’ fight against Big Pharma dropped inhaler prices from...

A Maine woman’s story highlights the impact of progressive action on drug prices.

New study takes comprehensive look at how pesticides are contributing to...

The study, which was published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, confirmed the presence of PFAS in both agricultural and residential pest control, including pet flea treatments.

UnitedHealth reports $7.9 billion Q2 profits as protesters decry coverage denials

Protesters reiterated their commitment to fighting for healthcare justice, emphasizing the need for systemic changes.

FDA bans brominated vegetable oil in food because of concerns about chemical’s...

Due to the chemical's health hazards such as harmful effects on the nervous system, the agency said the food additive is no longer safe for food use.

WHO classifies talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ for humans

Most human are exposed to talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral mined in many parts of the world, in baby powder, skincare and cosmetics.

Study finds 13 percent rise in infant mortality in Texas following...

A new study reveals a significant increase in infant deaths in Texas after the state’s near-total abortion ban, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of restrictive abortion policies.

Pentagon ran a secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China at the...

The U.S. military ran a secret anti-vaccination campaign at the height of the pandemic in the Philippines and other nations to sow doubt about COVID vaccines made by China, according to a new investigation by Reuters.

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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Global silence enables Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe amid ongoing Israeli assault

Human rights groups condemn global complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Genocidal President, genocidal politics

"I call it cruel and maybe the root of all cruelty to know what occurs but not recognize the fact."

Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments

A lawsuit from major fossil fuel groups aims to derail Vermont’s groundbreaking plan to make polluters pay for climate disasters.

Biden administration approves $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid allegations of genocide in...

Human rights groups condemn Biden’s approval of $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza conflict