With Montgomery County set to impose a tax on disposable grocery bags designed to discourage their use, a new study has found that intestinal bacteria like E. coli flourish in unwashed reusable bags.
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GW Students collect Phones for Hope
George Washington University students joined forces with Hope Phones
on Tuesday to collect 20,000 used cell phones to benefit developing
countries.
Nutrition Education Program Battles Food Deserts in PG County
Food Smart Fresh Start, a nutrition education program operated by the University of Maryland, is helping low-income families get both information about and access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
Health Coalition Lobbies for Tobacco Tax Increase
The Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative has launched a campaign to raise taxes on all tobacco products in Maryland. Cigarette prices would increase by $1 per pack, and other tobacco taxes would increase at a corresponding rate.
Free Flu Shots for Baltimore County Residents
BALTIMORE– The H1N1 panic may have passed, but the State of Maryland and Baltimore County are staying on the offensive by offering free flu shots to residents. Everyone over six months of age is encouraged to receive a vaccine.
First Lady Celebrates Eatery’s Promise to Make Meals Healthier
First lady Michelle Obama came to the Olive Garden Thursday to celebrate the announcement by the national restaurant chain that all its eateries will feature healthier menus.