January 2nd, 2007
Walmart, the retailer everyone loves to hate, has decided to push the environment-friendly compact fluorescent light bulbs in its stores. These bulbs use about 75% less energy and last almost ten times longer – but their high cost has been a barrier to widespread use.
…the long-lasting, swirl-shaped light bulbs known as compact fluorescent lamps are [...]
December 31st, 2006
…in the battle against diabetes. A wonderful example of how combining incentives with information dissemination and counseling can lead to an effective public health policy.
For the past 10 years, the city of Asheville has given free diabetes medicines and supplies to municipal workers who have the disease if they agree to monthly counseling from [...]
December 31st, 2006
A recent study seems to indicate that majority of Americans support public policies and government-induced incentives that can potentially reduce adult obesity.
A large majority of Americans say they support changes in public policy to stem the rising tide of obesity among adults, a new survey shows.
“There is a lot of support for employer and [...]
December 29th, 2006
The recent decision by New York City’s Board of Health to ban the usage of trans-fat in all restaurants (and catering units) in the city bothers me. Ever since I heard about the initial proposal few months ago, I have not been able to decide whether it is a good or bad idea.
On one hand, [...]