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Tag: Health

  • Sweeping Policy Changes Critical for Flame Retardants

    State and federal governments must institute new policies to protect the public from exposure to flame retardants, says a recent research report from Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI). The report closely examines the health risks that flame retardants pose to the general population and recommends sweeping policy changes to protect the public. [caption id=”attachment_312540″…

  • Kauai Council Overrides Veto to Mandate Disclosure of Genetically Modified Crops

    Kauai has a ground-breaking new law that mandates disclosure of pesticide use and the presence of genetically modified crops by agrochemical companies on the Hawaiian island, and establishes buffer zones between these operations and schools, hospitals and residential areas.  Kauai County Council on Saturday voted 5-2 to override a mayoral veto of the bill, which council…

  • Healthy Food Choices at School Cultivates Good Eating Habits at Home

    Children’s diets improve outside the schoolhouse when their schools adopt healthy nutrition policies and practices that emphasize whole grains, fruits and vegetables. According to new research published in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, when schools made snacks available that were mostly or entirely healthful, students’ overall diet improved. [caption id="attachment_312289" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption]…

  • Wireless Carrier, Not Device, Determines Cell Phone Radiation

    For those concerned about exposure to radiation from cell phones, the choice of a wireless carrier may be a more important decision than which device you use, says a new analysis by researchers at the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The studies indicate that users of similar mobile devices can be exposed to starkly different intensities of…

  • America Recycles Day Challenges You to Reduce Your Daily Trash

    The average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash every day. And just 35 percent of it is recycled. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) hopes to increase the percentage of waste being recycled through its annual America Recycles Day, which is Friday. The observance is aimed at promoting recycling awareness, commitment and action. [caption id="attachment_311774" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo credit:…