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Flint’s Water-Related Death Toll Keeps Rising
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Flint pediatrician who helped expose the dangerous levels of lead, discusses more.
Politicians Often Ignore Disability Issues, but a New Campaign Will Change That
CounterSpin interview with Andrew Pulrang on disability issues and the 2018 election.
Big Pharma Cozies Up to Trump as He Moves to Lower Drug Prices
Big pharma is blaming others in the drug supply chain while pushing policies to protect its own bottom line.
Trump Put Corporate Profits Over Babies’ Health. Are We Surprised?
This administration has repeatedly demonstrated a desire for profit at the cost of society's most vulnerable.
Single-Payer Advocates in Congress Double Down With Medicare for All Caucus
Caucus members hope to help educate the public about true single-payer health care and hasten its implementation.
Trump Administration Seeks Comments on New Anti-Abortion “Gag Rule” Proposal
If adopted, the rule would affect an estimated 4,000 US health care providers that rely on Title X funds.
Secret Documents Expose Monsanto’s War on Cancer Scientists
Policy makers must not allow corporate-spun science to guide decisions about cancer prevention.
Out-of-Pocket Costs Put HIV Prevention Drug Out of Reach for Many at Risk
Price is one of many barriers exacerbating disparities in the use of an HIV prevention pill and HIV's infection rate.
Pre-Existing Conditions: The Age Group Most Vulnerable if Coverage Goes Away
Stripping away coverage for pre-existing health conditions would leave American adults under 65 vulnerable.
How ER Bills Can Cost as Much as $50,000 for “Trauma Response”
“Trauma fees” are expensive and vary widely from one hospital to another.