Science and Health

John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage

Remembering an eminent scientist who fought tirelessly to protect human health from the hazards of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.

Sep 14, 2007 / Feature / Joseph J. Mangano

Beware of Fat People Beware of Fat People

There is no doubt that there is plenty to be concerned about when it comes to our unhealthy diets.

Sep 14, 2007 / Lakshmi Chaudhry

NASA Scientists Challenge Security Rules NASA Scientists Challenge Security Rules

Wary of government efforts to silence global warming research, scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab and Goddard Space Flight Center are going to court to block new security rule...

Aug 30, 2007 / Feature / Dave Lindorff

Whole Foods CEO Sows Wild Oats Whole Foods CEO Sows Wild Oats

America's favorite natural grocery chain is looking like just another greedy, antiunion corporation.

Aug 28, 2007 / Feature / Matthew Blake

The Hundred-Mile Diet The Hundred-Mile Diet

A new way to fight global warming and corporate agriculture: Eat only locally grown food, and call yourself a localvore.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Ketcham

Trauma in New Orleans Trauma in New Orleans

The city lacks the resources to address its residents' urgent mental health needs.

Aug 23, 2007 / Dr. Marc Siegel

Learning to Love the Farm Bill Learning to Love the Farm Bill

The bipartisan farm bill making its way through Congress offers real hope to feed the hungry at home and abroad and improve nutrition for poor kids. But it faces a likely president...

Aug 7, 2007 / Feature / Matthew Blake

It’s Easier to Insure Pets Than Kids It’s Easier to Insure Pets Than Kids

Americans will spend $9.8 billion on pet healthcare this year. Why is the President so insistent that we can't provide health coverage to poor children?

Jul 26, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich

Gardening for Change in the City Gardening for Change in the City

Local food projects and community gardens are springing up in urban areas all over the country, cutting a promising new path to empowering the poor.

Jul 23, 2007 / Feature / Sophie Johnson

What Causes Cancer? Probably Not You What Causes Cancer? Probably Not You

The perennial temptation to blame disease on sin or some grave moral failing just took another hit.

Jul 19, 2007 / Feature / Barbara Ehrenreich

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