Capitalism as Pathology

In preparation for a proposed international treaty on plastic pollution, leading experts discussed the health dangers involved.

State hospitals face exodus of 150 specialists amid standoff with government over pay

The state already has a six-week abortion ban.

Below is the alleged short manifesto written by Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. To

While Reddit mods and admin try to keep up with the site's "no violence" terms of use, Facebook and LinkedIn is reacting with tens of thousands of laughing emojis.

Following the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, multiple major health insurance companies have taken their executive leadership pages offline.

The colonial legacy of healthcare is laid bare in an urgent study of how medicine has progressed – and who has been left behind

An incident in Mississippi provides a window into a dystopian future where USPS workers and local cops can block people from accessing reproductive care.

🔥 Oct 19, 2024 - From Climate And Capitalism - The world is on track to produce 736 million tons of plastics each year by 2040 PLASTIC PLASTIC EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING IN WHAT WE DRINK |by Erik Assadourian (reposted, with permission, from Gaian Way) The image of smoldering plastic in a little pit on the side of the street, white wisps of smoke dancing…

One of the key demands of the movement to de-privatize water in Chile is that water should be recognized as a human right, which requires infrastructure

Cognitive impairment and dementia have become serious problems for public health systems. In 2020, over 55 million people worldwide had dementia, and most of them were in low-income and middle-income countries.1 This number is expected to reach 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050.1,2 The Lancet dementia prevention, intervention, and care Commission3 identified 12 modifiable factors for dementia. However, the cause of nearly 60% of dementia cases is still unknown. For such cases, studies investigating risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia are of utmost importance from a public health perspective so that effective preventive measures can be implemented.

Research suggests impact of pollution begins before conception by disrupting the development of the egg

Patients on sick leave due to work-related stress often present with cognitive impairments. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to examine the long-term consequences of prolonged work-rela...

Absorption through skin could be ‘significant source of exposure’ to toxic forever chemicals, study shows

Microplastics are ubiquitous across ecosystems, yet the exposure risk to humans is unresolved. Focusing on the American diet, we evaluated the number of microplastic particles in commonly consumed foods in relation to their recommended daily intake. The potential for microplastic inhalation and how the source of drinking water may affect microplastic consumption were also explored. Our analysis used 402 data points from 26 studies, which represents over 3600 processed samples. Evaluating approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, we estimate that annual microplastics consumption ranges from 39000 to 52000 particles depending on age and sex. These estimates increase to 74000 and 121000 when inhalation is considered. Additionally, individuals who meet their recommended water intake through only bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90000 microplastics annually, compared to 4000 microplastics for those who consume only tap water. These estimates are subject to large amounts of variation; however, given methodological and data limitations, these values are likely underestimates.

Ingested Microplastic (MP) particles can harm the human body. Estimations of the total mass of ingested MP particles correspond to 50 plastic bags per…

Furniture, clothing and food packaging can all shed tiny particles that can end up in our bodies.

Recently leaked documents posted on Reddit have shed light on the pricing practices of Loblaw Companies' (TSX: L) flagship grocery

Makers of everything from snack food to knee implants are facing a potential threat from Novo Nordisk A/S’s powerful appetite-suppressing treatments. So they’re calling the drugmaker for advice.

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Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a "widespread" presence in food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production.