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public health
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Story Behind California’s Mandatory Vaccination Law
A newly signed law in California says parents cannot turn down a vaccination for their children for religious reasons or…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FDA Eyes Trans Fats Ban; Manufacturers Want Exemptions
While trans fats have long been denounced by public health experts, the offending fats haven’t been formally banned…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Anti-Tobacco Group Plays Small Ball, May Win Big in San Francisco
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has pushed for Major League Baseball to ban smokeless tobacco from the game…
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Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Associations On Notice
Reports of a widening bird flu outbreak affecting factory farms nationwide are raising questions about how it could…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Push Ban on Powdered Alcohol in Massachusetts and Beyond
Powdered alcohol? Yes, there is a such thing. And while the product is legal at the federal level…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Research in Hand, Chemistry Council Says BPA Is Worth Fighting For
A new ad campaign by the American Chemistry Council highlights recent research by government agencies showing that bisphenol…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
No Smoking on Planes: Lung Association Reflects on Legislative Win
A quarter-century ago, the American Lung Association successfully made the argument to Congress that smoking shouldn't be allowed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Amid Measles Outbreak, Physicians Groups Urge Vaccination
To prevent the spread of measles and other diseases, the American College of Physicians and American College of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
New Communications Guide Offers Clarity on Ebola Messaging
To provide consistent, accurate messaging about Ebola should another case be diagnosed in the United States, the Association…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Reach for More Fruits and Veggies, Heart Association Says
To help encourage Americans to adopt healthier food choices, the American Heart Association is sponsoring its sixth annual…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ebola and Your Pets: Animal Groups Say Don’t Panic
After Spanish officials euthanized the pet dog of an Ebola-infected health worker, U.S. animal groups are urging officials…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
School Boards Association Steps Away From Tobacco Industry Partnership
Facing withering criticism after partnering with R.J. Reynolds on an anti-tobacco effort, the National School Boards Association dropped…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Dietary Supplement Groups Work to Quash Ebola Prevention Claims
With concerns rising in the U.S. about the deadly implications of an Ebola outbreak, some dietary supplement retailers…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Beverage Association Aims High With Anti-Obesity Partnership
With three of the group’s most prominent member companies on board—along with a political figure no less esteemed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
With Ebola Scare, California Nurses Push For Strict Safety Standards
After a possible Ebola case surfaced in Sacramento, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United called for transparency and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Heart Association, Cancer Society See E-Cigarettes As Last Resort
Two well-known public-health organizations aren't exactly giving a seal of approval to electronic cigarettes, but in recent policy…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits, Trade Groups Working to Contain Ebola Outbreak
With the rise of the worst Ebola outbreak in history, groups directly affected by the West Africa situation…
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Is the Fist Bump the New Handshake?
A new study suggests that the fist bump, a greeting practice perfected by cool guys everywhere and made…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Key Event in the Fight Against AIDS
Experts, activists, and those infected with HIV will soon join forces during the 20th International AIDS Conference. Plus:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Smart Snacks in School: Vending Machine Industry Gears up For Changes
A new regulatory change limiting what vending machine operators can put in machines located in schools could've been…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New York City’s “Bloomberg Soda Ban” Dies With Appeals-Court Ruling
Following in the path of two lower court rulings, New York's Court of Appeals invalidated an effort by…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Fronts in the Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy
With new legislation and new studies drawing increased attention to sugary soft drinks, the American Beverage Association is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Manufacturers, Health Advocates Divided on FDA’s E-Cigarette Proposal
The Food and Drug Administration's plan to regulate electronic cigarettes drew a variety of reactions—with health groups saying…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The American Lung Association’s Urban Planning Push
As one of the smoggiest areas of the country considers its next steps for urban planning, the association…
