The privatisation of NHS care accelerated by Tory policies a decade ago has corresponded with a decline in quality and “significantly increased” rates of death … NHS privatization drive linked to rise in avoidable deathsRead more
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Call for Justice for Communities Hurt by Nuclear Weapons Testing and Mining
In a letter to Congress released today, the group called for Congress to strengthen and extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)—a program that provides … Call for Justice for Communities Hurt by Nuclear Weapons Testing and MiningRead more
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A Black Mother’s Loss Explains
Why U.S. Maternal Health Care Is Broken In the U.S., about one out of 10 infants is born preterm, or before 37 weeks of pregnancy … A Black Mother’s Loss ExplainsRead more
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Thoughts On Abortion
One It sure is mighty convenient timing for all political and electoral energy in the United States to suddenly get sucked up into a single … Thoughts On AbortionRead more
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Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are Preventable
Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, according to the largest study of the … Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are PreventableRead more
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US For-Profit Health System Is a Mass Killer
Imagine waking up to a headline that reads, “Atlanta Demolished by Nuclear Bomb,” and learning that the city’s 498,715 residents were dead. The shock to … US For-Profit Health System Is a Mass KillerRead more
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Shift work increases the severity of strokes later in life
As most Americans wind down for bed, 15 million people are just clocking into work. These hospital workers, emergency responders, factory operators and others are … Shift work increases the severity of strokes later in lifeRead more
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Record Profits Boost Corporate Sector in Pandemic
The trend was visible from last year but the scale of profits reported by listed companies after the last financial year ended in March this … Record Profits Boost Corporate Sector in PandemicRead more
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Higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]), suggests a possible association between mild COVID-19 cases … Higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19Read more
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Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate
Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. A study led by environmental scientists at Rice … Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climateRead more