In Sri Lanka, breakthroughs, setbacks and a spiritual touch

By Sasha Chavkin and Anna Barry-Jester

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.

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As EPA delays new coal ash rules, residents turn to the courts for relief

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As kidney disease kills thousands across continents, scientists scramble for answers

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Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions

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Methodology

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"… rochemicals, which are heavily used in the affected area’s rice paddies. Cadmium is frequently present in phosphate fertilizers and can accumulate in soil; …"

Study spotlights high breast cancer risk for plastics workers

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Researchers cite breast cancer risks in Canadian plastic auto parts factories — with potential implications in the U.S. and beyond.

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Government pushes to create a new health internet

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Aspen Dental faces class action suit

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Health information technology: Incentives may not always serve intended purpose

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