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Low-Income Californians Feel Twice the Burn From Wildfires
Wildfire smoke has added another layer of pollution to Viviana Aguirre’s East Bakersfield neighborhood.
Why Childbirth and Abortion Are Not Separate Issues
While we debate abortion, women are dying in childbirth.
Trump’s 5G Network Raises Concerns for Public Health and the Environment
Consumers should be concerned about the potential health impacts of wireless radiation.
The US Has a Dangerous Medical Interpreter Shortage
In many medical centers across the United States, doctors and patients can't communicate across language barriers.
Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave, but Republicans Aren’t Allowing It
Texas advocates for paid sick leave haven’t given up hope.
The Doctors Want In: Democratic Docs Talk Health Care on the Campaign Trail
Doctors can be effective messengers, especially in their communities.
US AIDS Policy Reflects Religious Conservatives’ Ties to Trump Officials
Such connections signal a resurgence of religious conservatives’ influence over health care issues.
New Poll Shows 70 Percent of Americans Support Medicare for All
Democratic leaders are being told they ignore the push for Medicare for All at their own peril.
Jake Tapper Admits CNN “Fact Check” on Medicare for All Was Not Factual
Jake Tapper's erroneous video has already reached a wide audience and needs a full correction issued.
Trusted Health Sites Spread Myths About a Deadly Pregnancy Complication
From the Mayo Clinic to Harvard, sources don't always get the facts right about preeclampsia.