Weisbrot: Rethink sanctions. They're killing as many people as war does.
Broad economic sanctions, primarily from the U.S., are estimated to kill approximately 564,000 people annually, predominantly children, reflecting a shift in how conflicts are waged.
India: How a small town topped global pollution charts DW 07/08/2025
Byrnihat holds the title of the world's most polluted city with an average PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, exceeding safe levels by over 25 times.
Inside RFK Jr's conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food
Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous health issues and constitute 73% of the U.S. food supply, while the Make America Healthy Again movement targets these foods.
Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked mitochondrial health to modern ailments during a podcast appearance, despite limited scientific backing for his claims about Wi-Fi and pharmaceutical risks.
9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza
Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in substantial civilian casualties, leading to a reported total of over 53,000 deaths since the conflict's escalation.
South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face health catastrophe', charity warns
Doctors Without Borders has warned of an imminent health catastrophe in Ethiopia, where South Sudanese refugees face surging cholera cases amidst escalating conflict and malnutrition.
Mum, my brain': how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36
I had a burst aneurysm... that I had unknowingly had since birth, which created an aneurysm, which burst, out of nowhere. My body was feeling not at home.
Generation X women, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, are increasingly suffering from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease previously associated primarily with older adults.
Teddi Mellencamp tears up talking about what she's missed with kids because of her cancer
Teddi Mellencamp shares the emotional toll of her cancer diagnosis on her role as a mother, emphasizing the struggles of being present for her children.