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‘Bridging the Gap’ explores food safety in second podcast miniseries

Public Health Insider

With over 10,000 restaurants in King County, Public Health’s Food Protection Program plays a critical role in monitoring and ensuring food safety. Part two of our three-episode podcast, Bridging the Gap, explores how environmental health shows up in our everyday lives.

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Phthalates detected in 11 popular brands of essential oils

Environmental Health News

Partnering with EHN , Mamavation an environmental wellness blog and community had 22 lavender and peppermint essential oils from 11 brands tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab, and found that all 22 oils contained detectable levels of phthalates. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Public Health’s food safety rating system is expanding! Here’s what to expect.

Public Health Insider

Public Healths popular food safety rating system the green smiley face signs in restaurant windows is expanding to include more food businesses. The post Public Healths food safety rating system is expanding! appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER. Here’s what to expect.

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EPA says it will reconsider safety of fluoride in drinking water

The Hill

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water taking what could be an initial step toward new national limits or a ban on the substance. But the administrator credited advocacy from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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EHN's reporting on “BPA’s evil cousin” receives national environmental journalism award

Environmental Health News

Environmental Health News’ series “BPA’s Evil Cousin” — which investigated the ubiquitous, unregulated toxic compound BADGE — won second place in the Outstanding Explanatory Reporting category for small market newsrooms in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual awards. See all of the winners here.

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Wisconsin oil spill fuels doubts over Enbridge’s pipeline safety

Environmental Health News

A recent Enbridge oil spill in Wisconsin has intensified concerns about the safety of the companys Line 5 pipeline project, despite state assurances of minimal risk. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental groups are challenging these permits, citing ongoing trust issues and environmental risks.

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Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study

The Hill

These lengthier stays could be due to the reluctance of health care providers to discharge patients to a hazardous environment, housing instability or safety issues or due to the unavailability of routine post-op care, staff shortages or shuttered rehab centers, according to the study.