Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Roundup’s Surprising Connection to Industrial Meat

Seth Millstein / Sentient Jul 28, 2026 Like climate change, deforestation and bird flu, the proliferation of glyphosate is fueled by industrialized livestock production. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Environment

First Nations Bear the Brunt of Canada’s Wildfires

Miles Morrisseau / ICT Jul 20, 2026 Residents of one First Nations community went door-to-door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Environment

Shutting Down Federal Bee Labs Threatens the US Food System

Jennie L. Durant / The Conversation Jul 17, 2026 The research centers are a key part of the unappreciated infrastructure that supports the health of pollinators and the nation’s food supply. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Original

Millennial MAGA Meets MKULTRA

Joseph L. Flatley / Truthdig Jul 14, 2026 The task force on Declassified Federal Secrets held its latest hearing on the history of CIA mind control research. Once again, it chose conspiracy over accountability. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

After Making Billions, the ‘Egg Mafia’ Face Paltry Fines

John McCracken / Sentient Jul 13, 2026 Egg companies that received hundreds of millions of dollars in bird flu payments are ordered to settle for a fraction of the price. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

The Data Is In on GOP Budget: Rural Americans Are Losing Health Insurance Coverage

Sarah Alexander Melotte / The Daily Yonder Jul 9, 2026 When the GOP slashed funding for federal health insurance assistance, rural residents were disproportionately hit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Revolutionizing Gynecology With Women in Mind

Diane de Vignemont / Truthdig Jul 8, 2026 A new medical device is part of a broader effort to make gynecological care less painful — and to take women’s pain more seriously. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

TD Original

AI’s Threat to Mental Health Care

Eleanor J. Bader / Truthdig Jun 29, 2026 Online mental health companies are rolling out AI chatbots as therapists struggle with insurance industry changes. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Environment

Across Europe, Heat Adaptation Plans Are Being Put to the Test

Naveena Sadasivam / Grist Jun 29, 2026 “Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Global Voices

En République démocratique du Congo, la bataille contre l’épidémie d’Ebola se livre sur tous les fronts

Merveille Assani / Truthdig Jun 25, 2026 Alors que l’épidémie d’Ebola continue de se propager, les autorités sanitaires savent déjà que le virus ne sera pas leur seul adversaire Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Global Voices

In Congo, a Newly Complex Ebola Emergency

Merveille Assani / Truthdig Jun 25, 2026 As the virus continues to spread, health authorities say containing the outbreak is complicated by misinformation and violent armed groups across the region. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

‘Horrendous’: Medicare’s Push for AI-Driven Prior Authorization Interrupts Care

Darius Tahir / KFF Health News Jun 24, 2026 The introduction of private insurer-style preapprovals has created confusion, errors, long wait times and stress. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )