(2018-10-05). Immigrants' Health Premiums Far Exceed What Plans Pay for Their Care. truthout.org President Donald Trump has repeatedly condemned US immigration policy, arguing that many immigrants pose a threat to the nation and drain US resources. But a study released Monday about health insurance challenges the president's portrayal. | The study in the journal Health Affairs found that immigrants covered by private health insurance and their employers contributed nearly $25 billion more in premiums in 2014 than was spent on their care. Those in the country without legal status contributed nearly $8 billion toward th…
(2018-10-05). Antibiotics Still Used Excessively on US Farms Despite Superbug Crisis. truthout.org Antibiotics crucial to human medicine are still being used in "unacceptable" quantities on US livestock farms, despite rules brought in last year intended to curb their use and combat the spread of deadly superbugs. | Tests on thousands of meat samples carried out by the US Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) show that farm animals are still being dosed with powerful antibiotics classified as "critically important" to human health. The widespread use of such drugs on livestock is one of the key drivers of antibiotic resistance, a growing public health crisis. | Regulations were brought in by the Food and Drug A…
(2018-10-05). Socialist Equality Party candidate Niles Niemuth speaks in Ann Arbor on the right to universal health care. wsws.org Niles explained how the fight for universal health care is bound up with the fight against all other attacks on the working class and above all, with the fight for socialism.
(2018-10-05). With Primaries Over, Advocates Fight to Keep Single-Payer in Spotlight. truthout.org The 2018 primary was a historic election for the movement for Medicare for All, which continues to ascend into heights that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. Advocates of the policy face a challenge as they pivot to the general election: How to keep the issue central to the midterms. | In the last few years the momentum for Medicare for All, a " single-payer," publicly financed plan for universal coverage, has been undeniable. In 2016, the Bernie…
(2018-10-05). New EPA Proposal Could Have Huge Health Impact for Vulnerable Communities. therealnews.com 
Former EPA Official Mustafa Santiago Ali says that the EPA's attacks on science, including their new proposal on regulating toxic chemicals, are driven by the desire to make policy that prioritizes industry over people
(2018-10-05). New EPA Proposal Could Have Huge Health Impact for Vulnerable Communities. therealnews.com Former EPA Official Mustafa Santiago Ali says that the EPA's attacks on science, including their new proposal on regulating toxic chemicals, are driven by the desire to make policy that prioritizes industry over people
(2018-10-05). Fiat Chrysler Kokomo workers angered by UAW obstruction to fight over health and safety. wsws.org Workers at FCA's transmission operations tell of mood of anger and frustration over the refusal of the UAW to provide any information, let alone lead a fight, over unresolved health and safety issues.
(2018-10-04). Breast Cancer the Most Widely Spread Form in Palestine. imemc.org Breast cancer is the most common and widely spread type of cancer in Palestine, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, in an official statement, Thursday. MoH said that a total of 503 new cases of breast cancer were documented until the end of 2017, in the West Bank, while 327 […]…
(2018-10-04). Study: Survivors of Sexual Assault Experience Real Health Consequences. truthdig.com Research provides concrete health data for what many women have described themselves for decades: Sexual assault creates long-term harm.
(2018-10-04). Proposed Funding for Women's Health Would Lead to 'Contraception Deserts'. truthdig.com Religious conservatives, with the help of President Donald Trump's administration, are working to ensure that the future of women's sexual health care in America will not include contraceptives. The administration is proposing massive changes to Title X, a $280 million program that is currently the only source of federal funding for birth control for low-income women without health insurance. | If the changes are passed, Kaiser Health News reports, clinics receiving these funds can screen for sexually…
(2018-10-03). Mental Health Experts Demand Psychological Assessment of Kavanaugh for Drinking, Instability. democracynow.org 
Donald Trump openly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a rally Tuesday, casting doubt on her claims that Brett Kavanaugh had tried to rape her in high school, just days after calling her a very credible witness. As the FBI continues its investigation into Dr. Blasey Ford's claims, a group of mental health experts are calling for Kavanaugh to undergo a full psychological and substance abuse assessment before the Senate votes on his confirmation. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee of the Yale School of Medicine, the lead author of a letter titled "Mental Health Experts Urge Examination Based on Warning Signs in Kavanaugh…
(2018-10-03). Is Donald Trump Mentally Fit to Be President? Dr. Bandy Lee Questions Trump's Capacity to Govern. democracynow.org 
As questions swirl around Brett Kavanaugh's eligibility to join the Supreme Court, some are asking if President Donald Trump should have had the power to nominate him in the first place. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee, forensic psychiatrist on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine, about Trump's mental state and the possibility of removing him from office using the 25th Amendment. Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized expert on violence. She is the editor of the best-selling book, "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President."
(2018-10-03). United Steelworkers union pushes concessions at US iron ore producer Cleveland Cliffs. wsws.org The United Steelworkers is seeking to push through a concessions contract with Cleveland-Cliffs that will set a precedent for cutting healthcare and keeping wages stagnant.
(2018-10-03). Is India on its Way out of Poverty? therealnews.com 
Jayati Ghosh discusses the UNDP report showing that poverty in India has halved in the last 10 years, and the newly unveiled healthcare plan for the bottom 40% of the population, nicknamed "Modicare."
(2018-10-03). UK nurses vote to remove Royal College of Nursing leadership after pay deal sellout. wsws.org There is growing opposition among nurses and health care workers to a deal that includes an effective cut in real wages following years of attacks on wages and conditions.
(2018-10-03). Is India on its Way out of Poverty? therealnews.com Jayati Ghosh discusses the UNDP report showing that poverty in India has halved in the last 10 years, and the newly unveiled healthcare plan for the bottom 40% of the population, nicknamed "Modicare."
(2018-10-02). Pharmaceutical Giants Have Avoided Paying About $2.3 Billion in Taxes in the US Alone. thenation.com Pharmaceutical Giants Have Avoided Paying About $2.3 Billion in Taxes in the US Alone…
(2018-10-02). Detention conditions: Medical neglect, death and other immigration prison failures. splcenter.org As Mateo's story demonstrates, immigrants held at immigration prisons struggle to receive the health care they need.
(2018-10-01). Edge of Sports: A Sports World Worth Fighting For. progressive.org If we expand access as well as attitudes toward sports—having people be healthier, happier, and better-adjusted through exercise—that alone could trigger a tremendous change in our society.
(2018-09-28). Federal Court Victory for Migrant Farmworkers Protects Their Right to Organize. aclu.org 
The court ruled that a North Carolina law targeting a farmworkers union likely violated the 14th Amendment. | Farmworkers play a vital role in North Carolina's multibillion dollar agriculture industry, providing essential labor in a state that produces much of the nation's sweet potatoes, tobacco, Christmas trees, and many other crops. | More than 90 percent of these workers are Latino. Many are migrants working seasonally under temporary visas, and they are among the lowest paid and most vulnerable workers in the state. They face high risks to their health and safety, substandard living conditions, and abuse and…
(2018-09-26). David Glosser: "Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I'm His Uncle" democracynow.org 
White House senior adviser Stephen Miller is the mastermind behind many of the Trump administration's widely condemned immigration policies, including family separation, the Muslim ban and slashing the number of refugees admitted to the United States. Now he's behind a proposal that will make it harder for immigrants to become citizens or get green cards if they have ever used a range of public benefit programs, including Obamacare, children's health insurance and food stamps. Stephen Miller's anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies are leading some in his own family to speak out against him. We speak with Dr. David…
(2018-09-24). China's Arch of Peace Vessel Docks in Venezuela for Health Mission. venezuelanalysis.com A Chinese hospital ship has arrived in Venezuela as part of the recently signed agreements between the nations.