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Nixing the Affordable Care Act Could Upend the Entire Health System
Canceling the law in full could thrust the entire health care system into chaos.
Chuck Schumer Refuses to Endorse Medicare for All
Schumer's refusal comes after a federal judge deemed the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.
Prominent Doctors Aren’t Disclosing Industry Ties in Publications
Medical journals, which depend on researchers for exclusives, are not enforcing their own rules.
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Increase in Cardiovascular Disease
People who live near oil and gas operations are more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease
Roadblocks to Health Care Could Be a Death Sentence
The government hides its cruel agenda under layers of bureaucracy.
Sanders-Khanna Bill Would Stop Monopoly Drug Pricing in the US
The bill would likely reduce the price of most brand drugs by around 50 percent.
The Wildfires Are Over but the Danger Will Persist for Months
The effects of the wildfires could plague people from Sacramento to the Bay Area long after the smoke clears.
The Dangerous, Low-Paid World of Nail Salons
Regulation of salon chemicals and workplace practices is scarce, and many workers fear speaking out.
Hospitals Follow Pharma in Direct-to-Consumer Advertising
A hospital that successfully brands itself as prestigious, can leverage that identity when bargaining with insurers.
In Throes of Turkey Salmonella Outbreak, Don’t Invite Illness to Your Table
There is no US requirement that turkeys or other poultry be free of salmonella.