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Rubber Playground Mulch May Be More Dangerous and Toxic

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Last updated on: May 20, 2019

Poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing is the most popular playground surface in city parks and school playgrounds. At first glance, recycled rubber from shredded tires seems like a greener, safer choice. But more kids are suffering from concussions. The CDC studied… [read]

New York Declares Measles Emergency – Now Requiring Vaccinations or $1,000 Fine

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Last updated on: April 11, 2019

In parts of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency Tuesday following a measles outbreak. The outbreak is reportedly affecting the Orthodox Jewish community. The media and public officials say the outbreak is… [read]

Chemicals In Personal Care Products Bring About Early Puberty in Girls

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Last updated on: April 1, 2019

There are several animal studies linking phthalates, parabens, and other personal care product chemicals to endocrine disruption, and a study published in the journal Human Reproduction shows that humans are not exempt from that group. Researchers from the University of… [read]

School Removed Processed Foods 7 Years Ago, Student Lunch Sales Increased

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Last updated on: January 5, 2019

Kare11.com reports that almost nearly years ago Minneapolis Public Schools stopped serving processed foods and instead opted for whole foods. The school district reports selling 1.2 million more school meals because of the change. We see some processed foods in… [read]