Capitalism vs Health

“Greedy billionaire trying to ripoff the American people pretending to be altruistic is all I see,” the lawmaker said.

How much do you spend on groceries? Do you think that price accounts for the true cost of food production? We have entered into an unspoken agreement with our grocery stores: give us cheap prices and we'll look the other way. Ran Goel is an investment lawyer turned urban farm owner who wants to connect people to the source of the food they buy. He's on a mission to turn consumers into active citizens to create stronger communities, healthier environments, and a more just food system.

More than 4.6 million Florida residents enrolled in an Obamacare plan through the “Marketplace” for 2025 health insurance coverage. Data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that 4,633,650 residents signed up for insurance coverage through the Marketplace by the end of 2...

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

The state already has a six-week abortion ban.

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

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

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