A new study shows that microplastics can travel through the brains of mice and block blood vessels, mimicking blood clots and reducing motor function.

A Trump administration executive order freezing all foreign aid has led to the abrupt shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.-funded clinical trials worldwide, leaving thousands of participants...

Nobel Laureate James Heckman highlights the high return on early childhood investments, estimating up to $17 for every $1 spent. Yet, 350 million children globally lack access to

Betsy McCaughey outlines a five-point health policy agenda for President-elect Donald Trump. Key items include promoting healthy eating to combat chronic diseases, addressing inef

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., if given influence over health policy under a Trump administration, could advance certain bipartisan health reforms. His ideas, such as capping drug prices,

A new report by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) highlights how the fossil fuel industry disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, Latine

This article discusses the challenges faced by healthcare innovators focused on reducing racial health disparities, highlighting the potential impact of external distractions. Mas

Independent grocery stores in food deserts face significant challenges in staying open despite government support.

Farmworkers in the U.S., who are critical to the nation's food supply, are increasingly experiencing hunger due to rising food costs and the impacts of climate change.

A significant legal battle is unfolding as thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers, alleging that these products significantly

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has discovered cancer-causing chemicals in groundwater and air beneath the soil near the Union Pacific railyard in northeast Houston.

William A. Haseltine, PhD, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health disparities by leveraging social determinants of health (SDOH) data.

A study by environmental health experts at New York University reveals that phthalates, a class of chemicals commonly used in plastic food containers and cosmetic products.

Illegal dumping is causing mental health challenges in communities across the United States, according to Environmental Health News.

Kristina Marusic criticizes a Washington Post op-ed by David Ropeik, stating that cancer should not be normalized as an inevitability.

Texas Tribune reports on the tragic impact of extreme heat in Texas during 2023, which claimed the lives of 334 individuals.

Highlights a study revealing significant racial and ethnic disparities in phthalate exposure and its association with an increased risk of premature births

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reports that around 490 million people in Africa live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.90 per day.

The city of Houston has sanctioned $5 million to facilitate the voluntary relocation of residents residing near the Union Pacific Railroad site, a cancer-contaminated area.

The article discusses the profound impact of location on health equity and environmental justice. It emphasizes that where people live significantly affects their health.

The article discusses the challenges and obstacles faced by the clean energy transition in the United States.

As the world experiences record-breaking heat, pregnant people and their unborn babies face increasing risks due to extreme temperatures.

California researchers have discovered that chemicals used in plastic production and various industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women.

The shuttle takes residents to the doctor’s office, grocery store or work for free.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that maternal deaths in the United States more than doubled over a span of two decades.