Could Chimps’ Food Help Us Cure Human Diseases?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2017 Scientists are looking in odd places to treat illnesses such as cancer; a new book says the upper middle class is contributing to inequality. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Treating the Body Politic

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Why I Will March for Science on Saturday

By Laurie Garrett / Foreign Policy Apr 21, 2017 As the White House and Congress take their budget knives to science funding, most of the leading U.S. scientific institutions are urging their members to hit the streets. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

A Double-Transplant Cancer Survivor Takes On Trump Over Obamacare

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 2, 2017 Among the guests in the chamber during the president's first address to Congress was Ola Ojewumi (pictured), a remarkable 26-year-old. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

False Positive

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After Cancer Diagnosis, Vet Refutes Government’s Agent Orange Expert—and Wins

By Charles Ornstein / ProPublica Oct 27, 2016 Phil Cacioppo challenged the government’s findings on the chemical used extensively during the Vietnam War after the Veterans Administration rejected his claim for benefits. Six years later, the former Air Force radio repairman emerged the rare victor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The VP Debate Served to Remind Americans Just How Extreme the Rest of the Republican Party Is

By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Oct 5, 2016 These days, with Donald Trump having dominated the news for more than a year, it’s easy to overlook the Republicans in Congress. But Mike Pence’s stances were a potent reminder of what a Republican Congress and White House would do. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Mike Pence Is a Trump in Politician’s Clothing—as Dishonest and Erratic, Just Much Smoother

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 5, 2016 Trump running mate Mike Pence continued the unreality of this election season in Tuesday’s debate by denying many things that are true and asserting many things that are not true. Trump running mate Mike Pence continued the unreality of this election season in Tuesday’s debate by denying many things that are true and asserting many things that are not true. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Disabled Cancer Patient Sues TSA for Physical and Emotional Injury

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2016 Airport security guards violently arrested a disabled teenage cancer patient during a security screening at Memphis International Airport, the girl’s family has alleged in a lawsuit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Our Bodies Are Rife With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Landmark Study Shows

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jun 15, 2016 A first-of-its-kind analysis details "the astounding number of carcinogens we are exposed to in almost every part of life that are building up in our systems." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trouble for Johnson & Johnson After Another Big Loss in a Talcum Powder-Ovarian Cancer Case

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2016 In two court decisions in less than three months, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay out $127 million. And it faces 1,200 similar lawsuits. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Carter Now Cancer-Free’

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