National Nurses Week is from May 6 to May 12, and we should honor the work that nurses do, and insist that they get their long hours reduced.read more

He firmly defended Planned Parenthood and stood up for a woman’s right to choose.read more

It’s a shame that in the states where the need for health care is greatest, the efforts to further restrict it are the fiercest.read more

April 7 is World Health Day, and one crucial way to recognize it is to change the way we eat.read more

Meet Lori Grace, who has also thrown herself into the issues of global warming and election protection.read more

The USDA has proposed a rule that would lessen regulation on the poultry companies. Bon appétit.read more

“There is a crime taking place in our food and agricultural system.”read more

One of several key ballot initiatives concerns the labeling of genetically modified food.read more

Access to healthy food is a social justice issue, as well as one of decency and sustainability. Let’s boost the school lunch budget.read more

The 2010 report of the Alzheimer’s Association highlights some jarring statistics. Currently, some 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, the seventh leading cause of death. By 2050, between 11 million and 16 million will have it.read more