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Mitigating the Harm Done to Children’s Health in Flint
Nowhere near enough is being done to heal Flint's poisoned children.
Flint Refuses to Be Poisoned
Michigan's Republican Gov. Rick Snyder is finally feeling the heat for the outrageous crime of contaminating a city's water supply.
Mosquito-Borne Illness Fueled by Climate Change Linked to Spike in Birth Defects in Brazil
Our ever hotter and more humid world is becoming increasingly hospitable to virulent infectious diseases spread by insects.
Ladydrawers: Hog Brains and a Mysterious Illness Linked to Bacon Processing
From public health risks to profound racism, for workers and eaters alike, the world of meat processing is packed with dangers.
Eight Emerging Pathogens You Should Know About
These emerging trendsetters could pose huge human health risks, while research and development lag behind.
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Tiny Materials in Countless Products Raise Big Questions for Environment and Health
Nanotechnology opens a universe of possibilities - but also creates a world of unknowns.
Why Is It Illegal to Research the Impact of Gun Control on Public Health?
It's time to start treating gun violence like one of the biggest public health crises in the US.
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In Ohio, Communities Work to Defend Themselves Against Fossil Fuel Industry
Passing a law is one thing - building a movement to demand its enforcement is another.
Superbug Apocalypse: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Harms Public Health
How is the TPP related to the growing likelihood of antibacterial-resistant strains of bacteria in our food?
Heat on EPA as National Study on Fracking’s Risks to Drinking Water Is Challenged
Be wary of the differences between the EPA's highlighted summaries and the details buried in the fine print of their reports.