County regulations help chase away another once-thriving industry
Deadly coronavirus claims two more victims
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday that the new coronavirus in the Middle East killed two more people
First lady applauds NYC plan to ban sugary drinks - AP
Michelle Obama: Proposed large soda ban an example of ‘stepping up to think about what changes work’
Boston considers broad public smoking ban - TheDC
Boston is poised to become the next major American city to pass a ban on smoking in public places
First lady: President Obama has quit smoking - AP
Michelle Obama says the president has finally kicked the habit completely
From the bonfire of their vanities, our liberties continue to go up in smoke
The only health Mayor Bloomberg is advancing with his ban on smoking in parks and beaches is that of his ego.
Don't believe the lies about secondhand smoke
Brief exposure to secondhand smoke cannot cause cardiovascular disease.
Obama's Tuesday signature to expand FDA's regulation power - AP
The measure gives the Food and Drug Administration substantial new authority, but the money to carry out the legislation is not guaranteed
Meet the hundreds of NYC sanitation employees who earn more than $100,000 - Business Insider
Their jobs may be dirty, but hundreds of NYC sanitation workers earned over $100,000 in 2009
Senate passes food safety bill, again - AP
The bill would give the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food
Sex, drugs more common in texting teens - Time
The ‘hyper-texters’ studied were more likely to have sex, try drugs, get into physical fights, and binge drink
Smoking bans should be amended
Indoor smoking bans restrict individual freedom and hurt business. They should be amended — or eliminated.
FoodPolitik: Put Down the Margarine and Come Out with Your Hands Up!� - TheDC Opinion
Do we really need government to tell us what kind of butter or oil to use when we fry eggs?
Amazon Indians hit by deadly epidemic in Venezuela - AP
The sick have had symptoms including high fever, shivering, vomiting and bloody diarrhea
Lawmaker: A 'disturbing picture' of egg production - AP
Owner of Wright County Egg, Austin “Jack” DeCoster, said in prepared testimony that he was “horrified” to learn that his eggs may have sickened so many people
China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry - AP
Since the Health Ministry announced the World Health Organization-backed measles vaccination plan last week, authorities have been flooded with queries and Internet bulletin boards have been plastered with worried messages
Students shown porn during blood donation presentation - AP
School officials say ‘a few pornographic pictures’ on a personal flash drive of a Central Blood Bank representative accidentally appeared on the screen
International dispute - TheDC
Experts dispute health care claims in the U.S report to U.N. Human Rights Council
Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored - AP
USDA inspectors found rodents, wild birds, seeping manure and maggots in the operations at two Iowa farms
Online dating, bedbugs addressed in new NY laws - AP
Among 26 vetoes, Gov. David Paterson again sank a proposal to create a commission that would promote commemorations of the War of 1812
