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High Cost of Insulin Sends Americans to Canada Where It’s 90 Percent Cheaper
Between 2012 and 2016, the cost of insulin nearly doubled.
Republicans’ Refusal to Expand Medicaid Resulted in Over 15,000 Deaths
Fourteen GOP-led states decided not to expand Medicaid access under Obamacare.
Fears About the Planet’s Future Weigh on Americans’ Mental Health
Therapists are noticing more patients with anxiety or depression related to climate change and the Earth’s future.
I Was Given Medication Without My Informed Consent — and It Wasn’t Illegal
Patients should be given the information they need to understand their treatment.
Corporations Can Legally Put Carcinogens in Our Food Without Warning Labels
Cheerios contain enough glyphosate to be labeled toxic, but corporate “free speech” rights prevent it.
Environmental Activists Claim Victory After Detroit Incinerator Closes
Residents of the majority Black neighborhood surrounding the plant had long fought for its closure.
Despite Federal Protections, Rape Victims Still Get Billed for Forensic Exams
There is wide variation in how states meet their financial obligations to cover rape exams.
House Approves “Sweeping” Provisions That Target Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Lawmakers passed several amendments on PFAS, including one that would legally designate them as hazardous substances.
Biden Calls ACA a Breakthrough for Mental Health Parity. That’s Not Quite True.
Major issues remain when it comes to ensuring that insurance treats mental health needs as it does physical health.
Medi-Cal Enrollment Among Immigrant Kids Stalls, Then Falls. Is Fear to Blame?
The decline is likely due to a shift in migration patterns and fear among families due to anti-immigrant rhetoric.