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6 Former Surgeons General Say RFK Jr. Is Endangering the Health of the Nation
The bipartisan group of surgeons general included Democratic and Republican appointees dating back to the early 1990s.
EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump.
FDA’s Arbitrary Restrictions on Vaccines Are Right Out of Anti-Abortion Playbook
Anti-vaxxers are copying a core anti-abortion strategy: if you can’t make it illegal, make it inaccessible instead.
Trump Admits His Advice on Tylenol and Pregnancy Isn’t Doctor-Approved
“The fearmongering will prevent women from accessing the appropriate care during pregnancy,” one health expert noted.
New Map Shows Where Cancer-Causing Chemicals Are Polluting Water for Over 200M
The map focuses on arsenic, chromium-6, and nitrate -- all scientifically known to cause cancer and other health issues.
New Study Estimates Wildfire Smoke Will Soon Kill 71,000 Americans Each Year
Wildfire smoke already kills an estimated 40,000 annually, the same number that die in car crashes.
As Feds Restrict Eligibility to COVID Shot, More States Move to Protect Access
State officials are empowering pharmacists to administer the shot and, in some cases, mandate that insurers pay for it.
FDA Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines Are Throwing Those Most at Risk Into Despair
“There’s a lot of misinformation, and nobody seems to know what’s going on,” a resident of Missouri said.
Is Oregon Paving the Way for Universal Health Care in the US?
Oregon is on the verge of enacting single-payer health care, but continued organizing is needed to secure victory.
RFK’s Policies May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s and Other Chronic Diseases
His stated goal to protect the public from harmful chemicals is set back by his support for massive funding cuts.