Tag: Public health concerns
Should You Worry About Your Neighbor’s Backyard Chickens?
Should You Worry About Your Neighbor's Backyard Chickens?As backyard chicken keeping becomes increasingly popular, concerns about the potential risks associated with bird flu have emerged. In a recent segment on WAMU's "Health Hub," KFF...
FDA’s Role in Allowing Risky Chemicals in US Food Supply
Joseph Shea, a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who sells athletic wear, is like many Americans who ponder the mysteries surrounding the food they consume on a daily basis. The chemical-laden ingredients with...
Federal Health Agencies: Uncertain Future – KFF Health News
Federal Health Agencies: Uncertain Future - KFF Health NewsJulie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, recently discussed the challenges faced by federal health agencies in her podcast, "What the Health?" Rovner...
Wildfires Threaten Progress in Reducing Homelessness in Los Angeles County
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January not only displaced tens of thousands of residents but also dealt a severe blow to the region's homelessness response efforts. Among those affected were nearly...
Arizona Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu: Implications for Agriculture
Arizona Dairy Cows Infected with Bird Flu: A Growing Concern for AgricultureIn a surprising turn of events, the Arizona Department of Agriculture revealed that milk from a herd of cows in Maricopa County, home...
Egg Farmers Struggle Against Bird Flu: KFF Health News
Greg Herbruck, the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, was faced with a daunting decision. With 6.5 million birds infected with avian flu, he knew that drastic measures were necessary. The toll on his team,...
