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Health

Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists

The young activists want to help make a difference and change how their city is perceived by outsiders.

Trans kids ballot measure

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A state court in California denied a petition filed by Protect Kids California, which sought to change the title and summary of a proposed ballot measure that would change various regulatory provisions that govern trans children in educational and medical contexts.

Lead in Lunchables

SAN DIEGO — Popular Lunchables meal kits contain lead, cadmium and phthalates, two mothers say in a class action that accuses Kraft Heinz of deceiving customers. A recent report showed that Lunchables — often consumed by children — contained over 60% of the maximum allowed levels of the toxic chemicals that can cause brain damage and other health issues.

California judge agrees to second look at language in proposed transgender initiative

The Sacramento County judge had ruled in favor of the attorney general in a tentative ruling.

CVS medication program discriminates against HIV/AIDS patients, judge says

CVS was aware of complaints and knew that its actions were a violation of a federally protected right, Senior U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled on Friday.

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

The final rule issued Friday follows strict limits set by the EPA on certain PFAS in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.

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