Your Health – Your Environment Blog Posts
Florida Tracking Program Helps Women Make Safer Fish Choices to Reduce Mercury Exposures
Eating Fish with High Levels of Mercury Harms Developing Nervous Systems Stephanie is pregnant and has a lot on her mind. She knew to expect morning sickness, doctor visits, and lifestyle changes, but news about dangerous mercury in fish added one more worry on top of that. “I try to eat healthy. I eat a Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentFall Time Change Reminder: Check Batteries in Carbon Monoxide Monitors
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3, 2013. As you prepare to set your clocks back one hour, remember to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO alarm, now is a great time to buy one. More than 500 people die each year Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentGet the Lead Out: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2013
Joseph and Gwen Porter are so excited. For several years they have been looking for an older home they can afford. They’ve found a charming 1930s bungalow in a beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood with plenty of room for their three children. But when they read the seller’s disclosure required by law, they are surprised to learn Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentClimate Ready States and Cities
Flash floods. Extreme heat. Drought. Storm surges. As the climate changes, extreme weather events will likely become more common and more intense, resulting in widespread health concerns. As Hurricane Sandy demonstrated in 2012, these extreme events can cause injury, death, and destruction. Local, state, and national health officials are preparing to handle possible adverse health Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMassachusetts Tracking Program Helps Keep Norwood Residents Safe from Factory Pollution
An asphalt plant is proposed in the residential town of Norwood, Massachusetts As director of the city health department in Norwood, Massachusetts, Sigalle Reiss is the first person that residents call with their health concerns. Facing the prospect of a new asphalt plant in the residential community, local citizens flooded her office with questions Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMeet the Scientist: Moiz Mumtaz
Ethiopia, Greece, India, Puerto Rico—NCEH and ATSDR employees come from around the world, enriching our work with their distinctive perspectives and bringing a deeper understanding to environmental health issues in the United States and beyond. Dr. Moiz Mumtaz, an award-winning, internationally-recognized scientist, provides toxicological expertise and insight in his work at ATSDR. Moiz Mumtaz’s story Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentToxicology Covered – from A to Z
When it comes to toxicology, ATSDR has you covered from A (acetone) to Z (zinc). Toxicology is the study of poisons and their effects on people, animals, and the environment. ATSDR toxicologist Moiz Mumtaz, PhD, points out that a toxic substance doesn’t have to come from a bottle with a skull and crossbones on it Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentHow do we design healthy communities?
Guest blogger: CDR Arthur M. Wendel, MD, MPH, Team Lead of the Healthy Community Design Initiative, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A city walks into her public health doctor’s office and says, “Doctor, I’ve been feeling a bit congested.” Although this sounds like the start of a bad joke, Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentSeniors Stay Cool in the Summer with Missouri Tracking Program
High Heat Presents Danger for Senior Citizens in Missouri As a lifelong resident of Missouri, Rita Mae Puckett knows just how hot the summers there can be. “When you’re outside in the summertime, you’re not sure you can get another breath,” she said. And she’s not alone. Miriam Fuller of Missouri also struggles with hydration Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentFind Out about Food Trucks in Your Area
Ever wonder about mobile food trucks in your area? They bring their tasty treats right to you. Make sure you know your local rules for safe handling of food on food trucks. Food truck vendors in your community must follow local food safety rules set by your city, county, district, or state. Each community may Read More >
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