Join the discussion! FollowFollow Lead and Lies: Albany’s West Hill and the Forgotten Children In Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, 23% of children tested in 2020 had elevated blood-lead levels, a rate more than four times the national average. Lead poisoning...
Redacted, Delayed, and Deceptive: Is the FDA Hiding the Truth About Drug Rejections? When a government agency claims it’s championing transparency, but then releases over 200 heavily redacted documents years after the fact. Documents that were never meant for public...
What’s really in Over-the-counter meds In the United States, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are widely trusted for their accessibility, affordability, and efficacy. However, recent developments have raised concerns about the safety and oversight of these commonly...
Photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko Bottled Water vs Tap Water In the United States, bottled water is often perceived as a cleaner, safer alternative to tap water. However, recent investigations reveal that this perception may not align with reality. A significant...
Photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko ARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor? New York Democrats Push Bill That Shields Abuses in Federal Drug Discount Program In the world of healthcare, the 340B drug pricing program was supposed to be a beacon of hope....
Photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko Let the Patient Beware New York has historically been at the forefront of medical and technological advancements. However, in recent years, the state has fallen behind, now ranking 22nd out of 50 states in medical and technological...
