Articles related to "Public Health"
Emergency Alert for Arthritis Sufferers
A common arthritis medication has been recalled due to contamination with a heart medication which could cause life threatening complications.
public health • medications • safety • recall • etodolac (lodine®) capsules
A common arthritis medication has been recalled due to contamination with a heart medication which could cause life threatening complications.
public health • medications • safety • recall • etodolac (lodine®) capsules
Safer Foods Equal Healthier People
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
T.G.I. Friday's Chain Restaurant Goes Antibiotic Free
Major national restaurant chain chooses antibiotic free beef. Links to other restaurants, stores, and farms that sell drug free meat.
antibiotics • beef • meat • restaurant • farm
Major national restaurant chain chooses antibiotic free beef. Links to other restaurants, stores, and farms that sell drug free meat.
antibiotics • beef • meat • restaurant • farm
You're Putting WHAT In Our Drinking Water?
The insanity of government mandating fluoridation continues after 50 years. A growing body of scientific evidence causes the author to cry, "Foul".
fluoridation • water • health • toxins • pollution
The insanity of government mandating fluoridation continues after 50 years. A growing body of scientific evidence causes the author to cry, "Foul".
fluoridation • water • health • toxins • pollution
Global Diabetes Epidemic Looms
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
Bisphenol A Concerns
US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.
bisphenol a • bpa • public health concern • bisphenol a bottles • chemicals in plastic
US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.
bisphenol a • bpa • public health concern • bisphenol a bottles • chemicals in plastic
Ebola Is Back
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Minnesota Says BC/BS Denies Kids Coverage
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield has been sued for failing to cover certain groups of children. Not only that, but they want you to pay for it.
public health • healthcare • medicine • blue cross • blue shield minnesota
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield has been sued for failing to cover certain groups of children. Not only that, but they want you to pay for it.
public health • healthcare • medicine • blue cross • blue shield minnesota
Recalls for October, 2000
October was a quiet month for recalls from the FDA, but it could become one of the most significant months ever, if an Indiana Congressman has his way.
public health • medicine • recalls • fda • healthcare
October was a quiet month for recalls from the FDA, but it could become one of the most significant months ever, if an Indiana Congressman has his way.
public health • medicine • recalls • fda • healthcare
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PROPOSITION 215??????
This list depicts those who are determined to sway the minds of people who ignorantly oppose the use of medically prescribed marijuana.
marijuana • illegal drug use • legislation • proposition 215 • multiple sclerosis
This list depicts those who are determined to sway the minds of people who ignorantly oppose the use of medically prescribed marijuana.
marijuana • illegal drug use • legislation • proposition 215 • multiple sclerosis
THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART ONE
The complete text of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Bill of 1999.
cardiac • arrest • survival • act • first
The complete text of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Bill of 1999.
cardiac • arrest • survival • act • first
Best of Times, Worst of Times
Ever wonder why your psychiatrist seems to know little more than you do? Here's why
depression • framingham study • edward scolnick • thomas insel • depression
Ever wonder why your psychiatrist seems to know little more than you do? Here's why
depression • framingham study • edward scolnick • thomas insel • depression
A Free, Green Education
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
British Say Foot-and-Mouth Controlled
The British government announced that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is under control. Find out what that means for travelers and for the British agricultural industry.
public health issues • healthcare • medicine • epidemics • foot and mouth
The British government announced that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is under control. Find out what that means for travelers and for the British agricultural industry.
public health issues • healthcare • medicine • epidemics • foot and mouth
Does Running Hurt your back? Injure your discs?NO!
does running hurt your back? Does runniing hurt you spine? NO! Here is the proof!
running • injuries
does running hurt your back? Does runniing hurt you spine? NO! Here is the proof!
running • injuries
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Jonas Salk, the Salk Polio Vaccine
A biography of Dr. Jonas Salk who pioneered the vaccine against the polio virus.
salk • polio • vaccine • infantile paralysis • paralytic poliomyelitis
A biography of Dr. Jonas Salk who pioneered the vaccine against the polio virus.
salk • polio • vaccine • infantile paralysis • paralytic poliomyelitis
Pet Food Recall issued by Pedigree
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART TWO
Part two of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, as well as this week's Good Samaritan Law from the state of Georgia.
cardiac • arrest • survival • act • emergency
Part two of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, as well as this week's Good Samaritan Law from the state of Georgia.
cardiac • arrest • survival • act • emergency
Water Fluoridation
Fluoridation of our water systems has always been a controversial issue. This article will attempt to separate facts from fiction.
fluoridation • fluoride • water system • public water system • drinking water
Fluoridation of our water systems has always been a controversial issue. This article will attempt to separate facts from fiction.
fluoridation • fluoride • water system • public water system • drinking water
Doctors Without Borders Speaks Against US Humanitarian Aid
Doctors Without Borders has been an organization dedicated to helping people of the world with medical and other health care needs. Now they have come out with a political statement putting them in opposition to the actions of the coalitions fighting terrorism and possibly undermining the efforts of the United States after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington.
september 11 • sept. 11 • 2001 • sept 11 • world trade center
Doctors Without Borders has been an organization dedicated to helping people of the world with medical and other health care needs. Now they have come out with a political statement putting them in opposition to the actions of the coalitions fighting terrorism and possibly undermining the efforts of the United States after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington.
september 11 • sept. 11 • 2001 • sept 11 • world trade center
ST JOHN'S WORT ADVISORY
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
panic disorder • anxiety • st. john's wort
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
panic disorder • anxiety • st. john's wort
Things Schools Do Besides Teach
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Autoimmune Disease A Leading Cause of Death in Women
The most common cause of thyroid disease is autoimmune. The response of the body's immune system turning on its own cells. Now researchers have concluded that autoimmune disease may be the 8th leading cause of death in women ages 15 to 64.
thyroid • autoimmune disease • cause of death • thyroid disease
The most common cause of thyroid disease is autoimmune. The response of the body's immune system turning on its own cells. Now researchers have concluded that autoimmune disease may be the 8th leading cause of death in women ages 15 to 64.
thyroid • autoimmune disease • cause of death • thyroid disease
Immunization Safety
Immunization Safety: Is it an oxymoron? Parents pray not each fall as we shuffle obediently, shot records in hand, to perform the yearly ritual of immunization updates.
immunization safety • childhood health • common sense parenting • parenting a school-aged child • childhood shots
Immunization Safety: Is it an oxymoron? Parents pray not each fall as we shuffle obediently, shot records in hand, to perform the yearly ritual of immunization updates.
immunization safety • childhood health • common sense parenting • parenting a school-aged child • childhood shots
Infertility In Pre-term Women
People who are born early can have problems having their own families.
fertility problems in women born prematurely • prematurity and infertility • prematurity and reproduction rates • prematurity and stillbirth • reproduction rates and gestational age
People who are born early can have problems having their own families.
fertility problems in women born prematurely • prematurity and infertility • prematurity and reproduction rates • prematurity and stillbirth • reproduction rates and gestational age
Symptoms of Mumps
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
Barcoding Sponges in Hospitals
Attaching barcodes on sponges lowers counting errors.
barcoded sponges • barcoding sponges • barcoding surgical sponges • patient safety • tracking sponges
Attaching barcodes on sponges lowers counting errors.
barcoded sponges • barcoding sponges • barcoding surgical sponges • patient safety • tracking sponges
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Get Relief From Night Sweats
For centuries, sage has been used as a reliable and safe natural herbal treatment for night sweats, and it can help you, too.
night sweats • night sweats and sage • herbs treat night sweats • natural relief menopause • natural relief hot flashes
For centuries, sage has been used as a reliable and safe natural herbal treatment for night sweats, and it can help you, too.
night sweats • night sweats and sage • herbs treat night sweats • natural relief menopause • natural relief hot flashes
Going Meatless
Meatless Monday is a cool Web site and a great concept -- to get people to go without meat one day a week.
meatless • vegetarian • web sites • food • cooking
Meatless Monday is a cool Web site and a great concept -- to get people to go without meat one day a week.
meatless • vegetarian • web sites • food • cooking
Home Waste Control
Local governments and town planners can work with home owners to create residential waste water systems that minimise environmental effects.
waste • water • civil • sewage • waterway
Local governments and town planners can work with home owners to create residential waste water systems that minimise environmental effects.
waste • water • civil • sewage • waterway
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What?
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
Natural Skin Care Using Tomatoes
Health and nutritional benefits of the tender tomato. How to incorporate more of this red fruit into your daily skin care routine.
skincare • care natural organic skin • tomato skin • uv protection • looking after your skin
Health and nutritional benefits of the tender tomato. How to incorporate more of this red fruit into your daily skin care routine.
skincare • care natural organic skin • tomato skin • uv protection • looking after your skin
Oral Health and the Immune System
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
Salmonella Outbreaks and US Politics
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
The Very Best...
breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
Training to Be a Psychiatrist
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
TV's Effect on Youth Development
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.
television • sex • children • risk • kaiser
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.
television • sex • children • risk • kaiser
Winning the War Against Hepatitis B
Each year the numbers of people infected with Hepatitis B are declining because of these types of programs. Even with these triumphant victories, we still continue to fight the war against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • liver
Each year the numbers of people infected with Hepatitis B are declining because of these types of programs. Even with these triumphant victories, we still continue to fight the war against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • liver
Women's Status in Medieval Vietnam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infection
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Be Positive About Your Body Size
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Competitive Debate Teams
Starting or joining a debate team is an important decision. Learn more about policy, classic, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
starting a debate team • joining a debate team • choosing a debate type • learning how to debate • teaching debate
Starting or joining a debate team is an important decision. Learn more about policy, classic, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
starting a debate team • joining a debate team • choosing a debate type • learning how to debate • teaching debate
Dangers of Kitchen Plastics
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
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