Thousands of gallons of potentially toxic water are to be stored beneath a town that has already suffered too much. Demand the individuals responsible for cleanup following a massive train derailment toxic spill act more responsibly and safely.
Potentially life-saving vaccines are once again failing to make it into the arms of the individuals who need them most. Call for a more inclusive and comprehensive rollout of the RSV vaccine.
A notorious class of drugs is shaking up the landscape of treating severe mental illnesses. Urge the legalization of helpful psychedelic drugs for mental health treatments.
Warehouses are creating not-so-hidden public health dangers across America. Demand one dramatically affected state do more to protect communities bearing the brunt of physical and psychological health risks.
In-N-Out Burger wants to take away the one thing its employees can do to protect their health. Call on the fast food company to halt its mask ban.
People in mental health crisis have a new lifeline in the form of the 988 national hotline. Applaud this important support service for America’s hidden epidemic.
Noise pollution induces stress, anxiety, and may lead to serious health concerns. The use of noise-reducing insulation may be the answer to diminishing these effects throughout small towns and urbanized cities. Promote the increased use of this revolutionary product.
A popular weedkiller remains on the market despite its longstanding potential links to Parkinson’s disease. The company behind the product may be directly responsible for enabling the continued proliferation of this possible public health danger. Urge accountability and justice for impacted farmers.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has yielded yet another humanitarian catastrophe after a dam the occupiers are accused of destroying burst. Communities are in immediate danger of sickness and death, and the long-term health consequences could be even greater. Demand the Red Cross stop ignoring its pledges to lend a helping hand in the worst crises.
Soldiers who were not born in America, and yet serve it all the same, are not receiving the healthcare to which they are entitled. Demand leaders stop stalling on giving these military heroes the help they need.
Mental illness is an epidemic among the already-vulnerable homeless population. Demand more investment in behavioral health plans that help, not hurt, these struggling individuals.
Africa is experiencing a concerning outbreak of a highly lethal bleeding virus that has the potential to spread further. Demand the international health community ramp up efforts to find and approve effective vaccines and treatments.
Deficiencies in Medicaid approval are costing millions of older Americans a healthy and more financially stable life. Urge bureaucrats to unwind the red tape and unleash holistic wellness.
Time changes are a medically proven detriment to public health on multiple levels, and now Congress wants to reward the primary cause of this harm—daylight savings time—with permanence. Demand politicians step aside and listen to the experts.
Fungal infections are a hidden and looming threat to public health. Despite this, a fungal disease vaccine has yet to be vetted and approved. Demand the medical world invest in robust protection.
The United Kingdom is arguably facing the biggest public health crisis in its history. Thousands of healthcare professionals have come together for the first time, asking for better pay. Demand an immediate resolution of this serious issue.
A leading developer of the COVID-19 vaccine is about to price millions of Americans out of crucial protection from the deadly virus. Demand Moderna honor its commitments to help, not swindle, the people.
Millions of low-income Americans could lose their only healthcare link if a proposed widespread Medicaid enrollment cut happens on schedule. Demand leaders stop the ticking clock counting down to uncertainty and chaos.
An infection-preventing COVID nasal vaccine long sought after by scientists will soon be on the market in China. However, a lack of funding means this advanced disease-fighting development is not an option in America. Urge leaders to reinvest in ending this still-deadly pandemic.
Mass shootings at colleges and universities started barely 100 years ago and have only been gaining in number. The current plan to address mental health on campuses relies too much on students seeking their own help and does not provide sufficient proactive support. Demand a plan to help schools support student mental health now instead of waiting until the next shooting.
Concussions are the silent assassins of football, causing brain injuries, neurological disorders, and other long term health consequences for players. Urge league leaders to protect their teams with enhanced health protocols.
An elementary school was reportedly contaminated with radioactive waste, putting students at risk of cancers and other debilitating illnesses. Children shouldn’t have to pay the price of apparent carelessness. Urge leaders to do more to contain these public health hazards.
High-fructose corn syrup is known to cause a number of health issues, more-so than regular sugar. Pepsi-Cola briefly experimented with using real sugar in Pepsi and was met with success. Demand this influential brand embrace this healthier alternative.
A public health crisis is unfolding in a fire and flood-battered Western community. Clean drinking water remains in critically short supply. Call on the leaders apparently partially responsible for this disaster to extend a stronger helping hand.
Deadly diseases and dangerous chronic illnesses have skyrocketed as the planet warms and the quality of the precious resources that sustain life degrades. Demand global health leaders sound an urgent alarm on the looming menace of the climate crisis.
