For about $7—less than an hour’s minimum wage—McDonald’s will dish up 1080 calories in the form of a Big Mac, some fries, and a soda. … For Every $1 We Spend on Food, We Rack Up $2 in Public-Health and Environmental DamageRead more
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In this Neoliberal plague, you have to remember Ronald Reagan’s sunny smile
How did the United States — the richest country in the world — become the worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with one person dying … In this Neoliberal plague, you have to remember Ronald Reagan’s sunny smileRead more
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Save Reproductive Freedom
The Supreme Court is set to review a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy that intends to challenge Roe v. Wade, raising … Save Reproductive FreedomRead more
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Epidemic of Death and Injury from Healthcare
There were a total of 3.35 million deaths in the United States in 2020. The leading cause of death was heart disease, with 690,000 deaths. … Epidemic of Death and Injury from HealthcareRead more
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Vedanta’s Oxygen Output in Thoothukudi Is Less CSR, More Disaster Capitalism
If Vedanta were to deliver on its promised 1,050-tonne per day (tpd) of medical oxygen from its sealed Sterlite Copper smelter complex in Thoothukudi, Tamil … Vedanta’s Oxygen Output in Thoothukudi Is Less CSR, More Disaster CapitalismRead more
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Alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk
A new study that checked American women’s breast milk for PFAS contamination detected the toxic chemical in all 50 samples tested, []–and at levels nearly … Alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milkRead more
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Child Health Concerns for Black Adults
Black adults rate school violence and racial inequities higher on their list of children’s health concerns than other groups, a new national survey says. Among … Child Health Concerns for Black AdultsRead more
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7 Months Pregnant Nurse Dies of Lack of Oxygen and Bed in Bihar
Lack of oxygen, beds and proper treatment on time are claiming lives of many severely affected COVID-19 patients across Bihar. In a heartbreaking incident on … 7 Months Pregnant Nurse Dies of Lack of Oxygen and Bed in BiharRead more
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Chemical exposure could lead to obesity
Exposure to chemicals found in everyday products could affect the amount of fat stored in the body, according to a study by University of Georgia … Chemical exposure could lead to obesityRead more
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Men’s loneliness linked to an increased risk of cancer
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to … Men’s loneliness linked to an increased risk of cancerRead more