FDA proposes nutrition label changes, health advocates respond
Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed changes to its Nutrition Facts label for the first time since its introduction to U.S. consumers in 1993.
Feb. 21 news: Overdose death prevention, flu hurting young people, Utah e-cigarettes
Check out today's public health news on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.
APHA, partners share active transportation mission with Congress
The cost of inactivity in the U.S. is high, from chronic conditions such as obesity to rising health care costs.
Feb. 11 news: APHA petition on tobacco, interview with FDA, caffeine for kids
Check out today's public health news on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.
APHA petition urges retailers to end tobacco sales
Before last week's announcement by CVS Caremark, stopping the sale of tobacco products was a public health goal far out of reach. But advocates now seek to build on the momentum.
NACCHO report shows status of local health departments
A report from the National Association of County and City Health Officials shows how local health departments, or LHDs, have changed in recent years.
Despite progress, gaps still remain in US preparedness
Most U.S. states need to make some improvements to better protect residents against infectious disease outbreaks and ready their communities for public health disasters, according to new analyses from health groups.
Americans, health leaders react to CVS tobacco announcement
With its move to end sales of tobacco products in its 7,600 stores by Oct. 1, CVS Caremark sent shock waves through the nation.
FDA targets at-risk youths with tobacco prevention campaign
The Food and Drug Administration changed the conversation about national tobacco prevention Tuesday, putting the focus directly on children.
APHA’s Get Ready campaign releases new preparedness e-cards
Celebrate Groundhog Day and promote emergency preparedness, all at the same time with the latest Get Ready preparedness e-cards
Obama highlights ACA in 2014 State of the Union address
In last night’s State of the Union address President Barack Obama briefly touched upon declining childhood obesity rates, climate change directives, gun violence prevention and immigration. When it came time to discuss health reform, the president was much more thorough.
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