health
World AIDS Day: ‘Be faithful, be tested, be unionized’
December 1, 2009In South Africa, a highly successful AIDS program is led by a union.
Read moreNew mammogram guidelines: What’s a woman to do?
November 24, 2009New guidelines have turned life upside down for women used to having a mammogram and breast examination every year starting at age 40, and doing monthly self-examinations.
Read morePaid sick days called key to slowing swine flu
November 18, 2009Unions, family advocates and health professionals are pressing Congress to pass emergency paid sick days legislation so workers can stay home if they get sick.
Read moreCoal poses major health threat, physicians group warns
November 18, 2009Coal plays a role in four of the top five causes of death in the U.S. - heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory diseases - says a report by Physicians for Social Responsibility.
Read morePoultry companies on trial in film and courtroom
November 13, 2009Don McCorkell, a former Oklahoma state representative, has made a compelling film that will make you think twice before you buy your next chicken wing.
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