Interstate Medical Licensure and Emergency Response
Adoption of new model legislation could improve medical response to public health crises and disasters.
California Poised to Adopt First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban
Recently passed bill awaits signing in the face of environmentalist cheers and industry fears.
New Surgeon General Report Examines Smoking Fifty Years After Initial Report
New report examines progress in reducing smoking and makes the case for continued policy efforts.
The Case for Performance-Based Regulation of Food and Beverage Retailers
An alternative regulatory approach could entice business to create a healthier American diet.
A New Tax-and-Spend Strategy to Fight Obesity
Scholar proposes a manufacturers’ excise tax to fund obesity-prevention efforts.
The FDA Trans Fats Ban and the Goal of Informed Consumers
FDA seeks comment on its determination trans fats are unsafe and should be banned.
Global Treaty on Mercury Signed in Japan
When ratified, new international agreement will require restricted use of mercury by 2020.
Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”
Report highlights CDC’s efforts to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance.
Member of Congress Highlights Lack of Regulation of Potentially Dangerous Flu Research
Rep. Sensenbrenner spotlights controversial avian flu studies.