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Food for Thought 2024
More than 300 food products were recalled in 2023 as a dozen outbreaks sickened 1,100 and killed 6
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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge fees for care at the doctor’s office
Truth in recycling
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
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Plastic bag bans work
Well-designed single-use plastic bag bans have successfully reduced plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. Use the Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Waste Reduction Calculator to estimate the impact where you live.
Too much to recall
When companies recall dangerous products, getting a refund or repair can be easy, or way too complicated
Trouble in Toyland 2023
Threats stem from toys with microphones, cameras and trackers, as well as recalled toys, water beads, counterfeits and Meta Quest VR headsets
VR risks for kids and teens
VR risks are significant enough the child health experts we spoke to recommend parents steer clear of Meta's Quest VR headsets
Superfund Back on Track
Superfund cleanups protect communities and the environment from toxics, but lack of funding slowed progress. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law put Superfund back on track.