Over the past 18 months, the Trump administration has delivered a string of victories to the pesticide industry.

Tobacco companies are embedded in influential U.S. business groups worldwide, giving the industry a powerful channel to undermine public health.

Women with higher blood levels of PFAS or "forever chemicals" — may be more likely to have multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.

Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns and pets.

A sweeping review of nearly 300 studies finds the pesticide chlorpyrifos damages the brain, hormones, DNA, the liver— even at "safe" exposure levels.

A sweeping review of nearly 300 studies finds the pesticide chlorpyrifos damages the brain, hormones, DNA, the liver— even at "safe" exposure levels.

Switching to nontoxic alternatives of cleansers and cosmetics can significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, a recent study shows.

Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of preterm birth and pregnancy complications, a study of more than 6,600 U.S. pregnancies finds.

Sham clinical studies, slush funds and shell companies: A new review shows how pharma firms allegedly bribed their way to drug approvals and sales.

Older adults exposed to high air pollution in the early 2000s had worse memory in 2011 — even after air quality improved, a new study has found.

From lobby firms to top officials, a look at how Bayer built access and secured favors from Trump's Washington.

A single exposure to a toxic agricultural fungicide during pregnancy can echo through 20 generations, with inherited disease risks worsening over time.

Chemicals that replace the controversial plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA) may disrupt fertility, fetal development, and reproductive health.

Tiny plastic particles reduced hormone levels, slowed cell movement, and altered genes required for reproductive health in brain cells, a new study shows.

Pacifiers—even "BPA-free" ones—can release bisphenol A, a chemical linked to hormone disruption and developmental problems, a new study shows.

Pacifiers—even "BPA-free" ones—can release bisphenol A, a chemical linked to hormone disruption and developmental problems, a new study shows.

Peer-reviewed studies link private equity takeovers to more deaths and medical complications in nearly every corner of healthcare.

Peer-reviewed studies link private equity takeovers to more deaths and medical complications in nearly every corner of healthcare.

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Flame-retardant chemicals widely used in furniture, electronics and textiles are increasingly linked to heart disease, a new study shows.

Ultra-processed foods may harm health because of what they contain but also how they are manufactured to promote overconsumption and maximize profits.

Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges thro...

The more time teens spend on social media, the higher their risk of using cigarettes or e-cigarettes — and potentially developing serious health problems.

New FOI documents reveal the true impact of Big Tobacco's lobbying efforts on global politics. Read the report from Contre-Feu and STOP.

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New language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 would call to declassify intelligence on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This trailer is for a film called Unmasking Influence. Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major…

Breast milk from mothers worldwide contains a wide range of endocrine disrupting chemicals, but breastfeeding still remains best, global study shows.

The rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in human diets is damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases worldwide, and deepening health inequalities. Addressing this challenge requires a unified ...

“The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late” critically examines the paradox of this material, first celebrated for its innovations and now recognized for ...

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More screen time may worsen attention and harm brain structural development in children, a new large-scale study suggests.

The tobacco industry has used claims of reduced harm to sell its products since the 1950s with its efforts to promote “safe cigarettes.” “Harm reduction” claims have been central to marketing of e-…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a top gun industry trade group, has been using deceptive numbers to tout its suicide awareness efforts.

Teenagers reported nicotine rushes, sickness and fainting in recent research amid claims of ‘targeting younger age groups’

British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows

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E-cigarette use is increasing globally, especially among youth.

Chemicals in everyday products—from plastics and pesticides to cosmetics — may increase the risk and severity of prostate cancer, a new review finds.

Baby clothing may expose infants to hundreds of chemicals used in everything from plastics to pesticides — including some known to be toxic, a new study shows.

Women who live in areas with more air pollution may face a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new, large-scale study.

Neonicotinoid insecticides cause reproductive toxicity in lab animals, raising concerns about damage to human fertility, according to a new review.

The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...

A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.

Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.