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Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?
We've known of formaldehyde's threats for decades, but companies that rely on it have thwarted regulatory efforts.
Climate Crisis Is Impeding Access to HIV Treatment in High Risk Regions
A new report finds that the parts of the US with high HIV prevalence are also at the highest risk for climate disasters.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
Plastic Is Building Up in Our Brains — Scientists Say It’s a Global Emergency
A growing body of research shows microplastics reach nearly everywhere in the body, creating vast and unknown dangers.
Clinics That Serve Medicaid Patients Cut Staff and Services Amid “Unwinding”
Nearly a quarter of community health center patients who rely on Medicaid were cut from the program.
Survey: Palestinians and Their Allies Are Experiencing Racism, Isolation
The survey showcases how “anti-Palestinian racism affects many more people than previously expected,” the authors said.
New Report Finds Links Between Petrochemical Production and Increases in Cancer
A major driver of climate change is also increasing our exposure to chemicals that are adversely impacting health.
COVID Vaccine Before or During Pregnancy Lessens Risk of Passing Harm to Fetus
Polling data indicates that many pregnant individuals are being influenced by false claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
A Federal Report Shows “Climate-Sensitive” Diseases Are Spreading Through the US
The newly released National Climate Assessment warns climate change is pushing carriers of disease into new regions.
Amid Rising Global Temperatures, Doctors and Nurses Focus in on Extreme Heat
A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients, who often don't realize the risks they face.