When children are exposed to acetaminophen — also known by the brand name Tylenol or as…
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Caring for the health of people and the planet
World Environmental Health Day is celebrated each year on September 26 to increase recognition of the…
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Celebrating Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week: Noelle Spence
When Noelle Spence joined Wake County in 2021 as an Environmental Consultant, she was ready for…
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Critics say law will derail health, environmental rulemaking
High levels of PFAS have been discovered in public and private drinking water sources in North…
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RiverStone says it was unaware meth was being burned at shelter incinerator
Officials at RiverStone Health said Wednesday they have approved of the disposal of pills and marijuana…
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As California installs more artificial turf, health and environmental concerns multiply
Fields of plastic, or fake turf, are spreading across the Golden State from San Diego to…
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