Study: Sugary Drink Taxes Linked to Decreased Obesity in Seattle
Over the last several years, cities across the US have taxed sugary drinks to reduce the consumption of these beverages and prioritize the health of t…
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EPA Draws Line Against PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step forward in its campaign against “forever chemicals,” also known as perfluorinated…
Tell FDA: 5 Best Ways to Curb Added Sugars
Good news! The FDA wants your comment on strategies to reduce added sugar consumption! Sugary drink consumption, which is heavy among Latino children,…
Toolkit: How to Screen for Sugary Drink Consumption in Early Childhood
Did you know Latino kids consume more sugary drinks—soda, sports and energy drinks, sugary fruit juices, and flavored milk—than the average child?…
ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, one key challenge was getting an accurate picture of COVID-19 infection rates in communities, especially f…
Farmers Markets Are Essential for Local Food Systems
Does your town have a farmers market? Farmers markets are a path to healthy food access. They are especially important amid the push for nutrition sec…
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe This Summer
Summer heat waves are increasingly more severe due to climate change, making it important to ensure children’s safety amid rising temperatures. Wh…
Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is offering free lead screening of drinking water fixtures and faucets for Arizona schools and child …
#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/2/23: How to Create Food Equity
Many Latino families struggle to get enough food to feed their families. They often face hunger. Even if they do get enough food, what they have is of…
Did Restaurants Really Take Sugary Drinks off Kid’s Menus?
While many US restaurants removed sugary drink options from kid’s menus in recent years, 44% of the top 200 chains still offered soda or other sugar…