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Media outlets across the country covered Workers' Memorial Week events; the death toll in the Bangladesh factory collapse has passed 400; and OSHA has launched a new initiative to protect temporary workers.
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A new post at Rock Talking has responded to queries raised by many, including YHN, about their prior depiction of applicant and application numbers. My skepticism was based on my own myopia, given the types of investigators that I am around and know the best. This surprised many of us on the Twitters. I don't [...]
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During the modern era of antibiotic treatment, we have gained unprecedented control over diseases that have plagued humans for centuries. Among the pathogens that the average American never encounters is Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy. This is also … Continue reading →
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Is most assuredly necessary for the security of a free State My First Rifle They even come in "girl"! What could possibly go wrong?
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Those caring for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders face myriad decisions in a rapidly changing world of theories and clinical developments. It’s a lot to take in. To help provide clarity about advances in autism research and treatment, two experts in the field joined an Autism Awareness Month Twitter chat earlier this week hosted by Everyday Health. [...]
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Given the well-documented acute increase in psychopathology after disasters as well as the greater likelihood of suicide among persons with psychopathology, it may be expected that suicide rates also rise after such events. A research paper published recently in the...
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We have had nutrient-based dietary recommendations for decades based on the expected needs at the population level. But in the past, we have not been able to determine individuals? nutrient needs. The increasingly affordability of genome sequencing and discoveries about how genetic variations affect nutrient needs may mean that in the future, we will be able to tailor nutrient intakes and lifestyle to meet needs based on our personal genetic code. In today?s version of the European Journal of […]
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In March 2012, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of salmonellosis that included 85 cases, and caused 26 emergency room visits and six hospitalizations. Over a year later, OPH announced staff provided safe food handler training to food premises … Continue reading →
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Two-year-old Gage Lefevers died on Oct. 12, 2012 after acquiring E. coli O157:H7 at the Cleveland Count, North Carolina, fair. At least 105 additional people were sickened, primarily children. According to wsoctv.com, a task force created to come up with … Continue reading →
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The piping hot risk communicators at the UK Food Standards Agency have found that rapid chilling of meat and the application of hot water or steam emerged as the two slaughterhouse treatments consumers would find most acceptable. Treatments using lactic … Continue reading →
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Consumers and caterers should thoroughly cook minced beef and beef burgers before eating because they may contain harmful bacteria. A recently published Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) survey reports that Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) and Salmonella were found in … Continue reading →
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A California woman who police say planted two bottles of tainted orange juice at a San Jose Starbucks has been charged with attempted murder, a police spokesman said Tuesday. Ramineh Behbehanian, 50, is accused of adding rubbing alcohol to the … Continue reading →
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The first public hearing to examine the circumstances that led to the catastrophic April 17 explosion at West Fertilizer was held. Texas State lawmakers heard testimony from eight State agencies.
