March, 26, 2021: NCHR letter to California State Assembly supports the repeal of the sugary drink tax preemption to allow localities to implement life-saving taxes.
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‘Buyer beware’: Ads hide PFAS cookware risks
E & E News, March 24, 2021: Consumers trying to avoid toxic chemicals in their nonstick cookware face convoluted advertising claims that can confuse even the most well-informed buyers. Take Diana Zuckerman, who, as president of the National Center for Health Research, is more familiar than the average person with chemistry and toxicology. Still, she said, trying to determine which pans and cookware did not contain PFAS, a class of toxic substances linked to cancer and other health problems, was no easy task.
Read More »NCHR Letter to Belvedere City Council Regarding Rubber Playground Surfaces
March 19, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman’s letter to Belvedere City Council regarding the dangers of rubber playground surfaces to children and the community.
Read More »Written Statement Regarding Artificial Turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee
March 16, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman speaks out against the use of artificial turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee due to potential harm to children.
Read More »Statement of Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D On Behalf of the National Center for Health Research Before the FDA Advisory Panel Convening to Discuss Dermal Fillers
March 23, 2021: A black box warning is needed, should be prominently displayed, and should include warnings about off-label uses as well as approved indications and well-trained providers.
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