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New threshold values for fine particulates at the workplace Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:46AM( Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft ) The 2011 MAK and BAT Values List compiled by the Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area, a Senate Commission of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, recommends reducing the general threshold limit value for dust for the alveolar fraction in light of recent studies and classifies such dusts as carcinogenic when ...
2011-2012 Influenza Season Vaccines Approved Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:11AMCDC’s ACIP recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual influenza vaccination.
UPDATE: No ill effects reported after Haverhill gas cloud drama Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:10AMFIRE crews scrambled to chemical spill.
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year First Quarter 2012 Earnings Per Share of $0.90 Including a $0.14 Charge ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:12AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX), an international pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer, today announced that reported earnings per share equaled $0.90 in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Excluding a charge of $40.0 million, or $0.14 per share net of tax for a new product licensing fee, non-GAAP earnings per share for the first fiscal quarter were $1.04 per ...
EPA is sued over smog in Los Angeles Basin Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:19AMEnvironmental and public health groups say the EPA missed a deadline to, in effect, determine whether the ozone level is hazardous — thereby failing to force officials to crack down on pollution. Environmental and public health groups filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, saying the agency has failed to force officials to crack down on smog in the Los Angeles ...
Bay Area Research Finds Lack Of Fresh Air Makes Workers Sick Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:49AMIt's a stunning statistic: Americans spend 70 to 90 percent of their life indoors. For millions of workers, most of that time is spent at the office. So what does that mean for your health?
U.S. FDA approves 2011-2012 influenza vaccine formulation Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved the influenza vaccine formulation for the 2011-2012 vaccine that will be used by the six manufacturers licensed to produce and distribute influenza vaccine for the United States.
Novartis delivers strong financial results and four major approvals in second quarter of 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:23AMNovartis International AG / Novartis delivers strong financial results and four major approvals in second quarter of 2011 . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. * …
Fires prompt more evacuations Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:07PMThe forest fire situation in Northwestern Ontario continues to spiral out of control. Heavy smoke prompted the evacuation of another 950 elderly, children and those with respiratory problems from two remote First Nation communities on Monday.
Caution urged as heat grips county Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:31PMMcHenry County is in store for a hot and humid day today if thunderstorms don’t develop, meteorologists from the National Weather Service said.
The lurking menaces that await swimmers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:34PMI learned to swim at age 3 at Brighton Beach in New York, where each morning, June to October, my father swam freestyle back and forth between the rock jetties. Summering near water was a family essential as I was growing up, a pleasure I carried into adulthood. For more than 30 summers, I swam daily from Minnesota to Wisconsin and back against the current of the scenic St Croix River. In my 40s ...
2011-2012 Flu Vaccines Approved By FDA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:06PMSix manufacturers have had their flu vaccines approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the coming 2011-2012 season. The Agency explained in a communiquÃ© that vaccination is crucial in the drive to control influenza, a contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus strains. This year's vaccine formulation is aimed at protecting against three virus strains that experts ...
L.A. smog: Public health groups file suit against EPA [Updated] Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:07PMEnvironmental and public health groups filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday in an effort to spur a crackdown on smog in the Los Angeles region. Under the federal Clean Air Act, Congress established a one-hour standard...
FDA approves vaccines for the 2011-2012 influenza season Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:29PMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved the influenza vaccine formulation for the 2011-2012 vaccine that will be used by the six manufacturers licensed to produce and distribute influenza vaccine for the United States.
More vaccines needed before heading back to school Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:55AMStudents must roll up their sleeves for more back-to-school vaccinations before entering school this fall under new immunization regulations.
PRESS RELEASE: FDA Approves Vaccines For 2011-2012 Influenza Season Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:42AMPRESS RELEASE: FDA Approves Vaccines For 2011-2012 Influenza Season
County in store for hot, humid day, week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:44AMNational Weather Service issues heat advisory
EPA concerned about MTR link to birth defects Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:18AMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Federal environmental regulators are looking closely at a new scientific study that found Appalachian residents who live near mountaintop removal mine sites face an increased risk of birth defects. U.S. Environmental Protection Ag...
Fort Morgan company faces $52k in penalties Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:28AMDENVER -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Delta Oilfield Tank Co. LLC at Fort Morgan with 13 serious and two repeat violations for safety and health hazards following an inspection at the company's oil field products manufacturing facility.
Synairgen plc - Japanese Patent to be Granted Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:55AMSynairgen plc - Japanese Patent to be Granted
Texas blasts EPA's new ruling on pollution Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:19AMAn apparent life-and-death battle over environmental regulation is boiling up between Texas and the EPA after the federal agency announced a new air pollution rule last week.
Environmental Group Rates Beach Water Quality Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:33PMThe Natural Resources Defense Council recently completed their annual survey in a report “Testing the Waters,” rating most of the nation’s beaches in cleanliness.
16YO SPARKS SWINE FLU ALERT Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:19AMHEALTH officials have issued a swine flu warning after a 16-year-old North- West girl was hospitalised with the disease last week.
16YO SPARKS SWINE FLU ALERT Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:19AMHEALTH officials have issued a swine flu warning after a 16-year-old North- West girl was hospitalised with the disease last week.
NAACP reveals results of coal plant story Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:25AMMICHIGAN CITY — NAACP officials explained their study in greater detail Friday that calls NIPSCO’s Michigan City Generating Station one of the Top 10 most toxic coal plants in Indiana, also addressing the adverse effects sulfur dioxide emissions have on America’s urban black population.
NAACP reveals results of coal plant story Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:25AMMICHIGAN CITY — NAACP officials explained their study in greater detail Friday that calls NIPSCO’s Michigan City Generating Station one of the Top 10 most toxic coal plants in Indiana, also addressing the adverse effects sulfur dioxide emissions have on America’s urban black population.
Fire will not cost employees their jobs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:05AMAs a team of federal agents began arriving Friday to sift through the charred remains of Niagara Lubricants, the company's 35 workers got some good news -- they still have jobs.
Smoke an irritating concern Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:20AMState air-quality officials continue to issue unhealthy air quality advisories for various portions of the eastern part of the state as smoke from the Pains Bay Fire on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and the Dare Bombing Range continues to burn.
Somalia: UN delivers relief as drought gathers pace Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:27AMNew York, Jul 16 : The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday it had airlifted emergency nutrition supplies and water equipment into Somalia, the country worst affected by a severe drought that has ravaged large swaths of the Horn of Africa, leaving an estimated 11 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
Response To Horn Of Africa Drought Gathers Pace Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:12PMThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today it had airlifted emergency nutrition supplies and water equipment into Somalia, the country worst affected by a severe drought that has ravaged large swaths of the Horn of Africa, leaving an estimated 11 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
Concerns linger over Chandler St fire Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:56PMFederal ATF agents have joined the investigation into the four-alarm fire that fouled a Black Rock neighborhood and left Niagara Lubricant in ruins.
Law protects consumers from mold removal cons Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:01PMLaw protects consumers from mold removal cons
Breath test could help spot those hit with flu virus: study Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:39PM— Breath tests are commonly used to detect blood alcohol levels and monitor asthma, and now a similar test could possibly help identify people infected with the H1N1 flu virus, a new study suggests.
Novartis begins shipment of Fluvirin® seasonal influenza vaccine to US customers for 2011-2012 influenza season Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:22PMNovartis International AG / Novartis begins shipment of Fluvirin® seasonal influenza vaccine to US customers for 2011-2012 influenza season . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of …
EPA regulations likely to impact Southwest Va. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:02PMWith the first of two new air pollution rules finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , there’s no doubt that two power plants in Southwest Virginia will be affected.
Mandela returns to his village ahead of 93rd birthday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:12AMJOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa's ailing former president Nelson Mandela has returned to his childhood village ahead of his 93rd birthday on Monday, his foundation said on Friday.
H1N1 reath test could help ID those infected with flu virus, study suggests Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:36AMTORONTO — Breath tests are commonly used to detect blood alcohol levels and monitor asthma, and now a similar test could possibly help identify people infected with the H1N1 flu virus, a new study suggests.
Madiba returns home ahead of birthday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:52AMNelson Mandela has returned to his childhood village ahead of his 93rd birthday on Monday, the Times newspaper reported. “Mandela arrived on a military medical aircraft at the Mthatha Airport just after 2.30pm,” on Thursday, the paper reported.
Nelson Mandela returns to Qunu Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:25AMFormer president Nelson Mandela has reportedly returned to his childhood village in the Eastern Cape ahead of his 93rd birthday.
Journal offers insights on flu pandemics back to 1889 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:58PMJul 14, 2011 (CIDRAP News) – A special supplement published by Vaccine offers some new insights about historical influenza pandemics, including how different age-groups were affected in the 1889 pandemic and how the unusual age distribution of cases in the disastrous pandemic of 1918-20 changed in the ensuing years.
C. difficile outbreak over Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:22PMWith no new cases of hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile since June 30, Credit Valley Hospital has declared the outbreak over.
Beach update: Long Cove Pond open, Long Point is not Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:42PMChris Kennedy, The Trustees of Reservations Martha's Vineyard superintendent, announced Thursday that Long Cove Pond, part of The Trustees Long Point property in West Tisbury is open for swimming. "But the ocean beach is still closed," Mr. Kennedy said.
Yavapai Downs owner files for bankruptcy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:50PMThe owner of Yavapai Downs in Prescott, Ariz., has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, according to court filings, six weeks after the track canceled its summer meet.
Report: Hydrogen sulfide detected in air at Silt Mesa Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:26AMA California environmental advocacy group claims to have detected hydrogen sulfide, a highly toxic chemical, at abnormally high levels in the air above Silt Mesa.
Many Malibu children not vaccinated against pertussis Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:23AMA new law requires children in 7th through 12th grades be vaccinated against the highly contagious disease that can be fatal to younger children.
Health Highlights: July 12, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:18PMTitle: Health Highlights: July 12, 2011 Category: Health News Created: 7/12/2011 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/13/2011
AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:27PMAPPRENTICE ASIA... SINGAPORE: Aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes will host the Asian edition of the hit television series The Apprentice. http://bit.ly/q9AZUd
Water holds pleasures — and lurking menaces Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:00PMSwimmers must be on guard for ‘recreational water illness.’
Breathing restored after spinal cord injury in rodent model Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:21PMResearchers bridged a spinal cord injury and biologically regenerated lost nerve connections to the diaphragm, restoring breathing in an adult rodent model of spinal cord injury. The work restored 80 to more than 100 percent of breathing function.
U.S. House Looks to Kill States' Right to Regulate Fuel Efficiency Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:55PMAmendment to spending bill has an uncertain fate, debatable legality