health – Page 221 – People's World

For Hilda Solis, workplace safety more than a slogan

November 9, 2009 By John Wojcik

If the last week of October and the beginning of November are any indication the U.S. Department of Labor is on a crime busting spree.

E. coli deaths point to food safety failures

November 3, 2009 By Susan Webb

Two people have died and another 28 are ill after eating ground beef contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The deaths underscore the failures of the nation's food safety system.

Congress probes link between football and brain damage

October 29, 2009

Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League, faced heated questions accusing the league of neglect of its responsibilities to players with brain injuries.

Keep pushing

October 29, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

The people are not buying the false notion that so-called "free market" is the answer to all their problems.

All Americans deserve health care

October 26, 2009 By Tim Mills

All Americans deserve health care. Private insurance companies are not getting the job done. Solving this serious national problem is a legitimate function of government. It requires a public solution.