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Banning of Certain Types of a Common Class of Chemicals Has Reduced Americans' Exposure
Jan 15, 2014The banning of certain types of a common class of chemicals known as phthalates has reduced Americans' exposure to the chemicals' potential harms, a new study suggests. However, the researchers also found evidence of increased exposure to ...
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A New Study Clarifies Some of The Factors That Put Certain Kids at Greater Risk
Jan 15, 2014Frequent colds are a normal part of young children's lives, but sometimes a stuffy nose becomes a more severe lung infection. Now, a new study clarifies some of the factors that put certain kids at greater risk. The study, published ...
Tags: kids health, frequent colds, human rhinoviruses, common cold, risks
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Salmonella Heidelberg Outbreak at a Tennessee Prison
Jan 15, 2014The Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak at a Tennessee prison that has sent two of the nine infected inmates to the hospital is a subject of a new report pointing to a larger investigation from the federal Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Brigus Gold Corp Reported Annual Production of 98,710 Ounces of Gold
Jan 15, 2014Brigus Gold Corp. ("Brigus" or the "Company") (NYSE: BRD) (TSX: BRD) is pleased to report annual production of 98,710 ounces of gold from its Black Fox mine, including fourth quarter production of 21,916 ounces of gold. Production ...
Tags: Brigus Gold, Mineral
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Crown Point Energy Has Commenced Drilling Operations on a 1,800 to 2,000 Meter Exploration
Jan 15, 2014Crown Point Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CWV) ("Crown Point" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling operations on a 1,800 to 2,000 meter (subsurface) exploration well located in the southern portion of the 100% ...
Tags: Crown Point Energy, Mineral
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Peter Simon Has Taken a Significant Minority Stake in Loaf
Jan 15, 2014Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon and Accessorize, has taken a significant minority stake in Loaf, the British furniture and homeware retailer, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Charlie Marshall, Loaf has become the ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing
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Patients with a Mutation in The Gene Encoding The Enzyme Glucokinase Had a Low Prevalence
Jan 15, 2014Despite having mild hyperglycemia for approximately 50 years, patients with a mutation in the gene encoding the enzyme glucokinase had a low prevalence of clinically significant vascular complications, findings that provide insights into ...
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Joslin Diabetes Center Launched a Pilot Program in Conjunction with Truman Medical Centers
Jan 15, 2014Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has launched a pilot program in conjunction with Truman Medical Centers, the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine to test ...
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Latham & Watkins Is Working with Lawyers and Staff to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Jan 15, 2014Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is working with its lawyers and staff to promote healthy lifestyle choices and encourage workplace wellness. The CEO Roundtable on CancerTM has accredited Latham & Watkins with the CEO Cancer ...
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Toronto-Based Matterform Showcased a 3D Scanner at This Year's CES
Jan 15, 2014Toronto-based Matterform showcased a 3D scanner at this year's CES with two attention-drawing features: It is easy to use for designers, hobbyists and consumers and it is priced below $600. The company promotes the scanner as requiring no ...
Tags: 3-D Scanner
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Coalfire Launched HIPAAcentral to Provides a Comprehensive Suite of Services
Jan 15, 2014Coalfire announced today the launch of HIPAAcentral, a new compliance exchange that provides a comprehensive suite of services for covered entities and business associates and their subcontractors to manage, maintain and exchange healthcare ...
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Researchers Found That Men Understand The Impact Anger Has on Decision Making
Jan 15, 2014Researchers Uri Gneezy, with the University of California and Alex Imasc with the University of Amsterdam have together found that men understand the impact anger has on decision making and use that knowledge to help them manipulate other ...
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Rep. George Miller Will Retire at The End of His Term, He Announced Monday
Jan 15, 2014Rep. George Miller will retire at the end of his term, he announced Monday. The California Democrat is a close ally of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the health law. The New York Times: California Democrat To Retire From House ...
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HGAG Has Reported a Barcode Compliance Rate of 80% to 85% at All Levels of Packing
Jan 15, 2014The Hardware GS1 Action Group (HGAG) has reported an industry barcode compliance rate of 80% to 85% at all levels of packaging. Formed in 2008 by the Australian and New Zealand Hardware Sector, HGAG set out to make sure supply chain ...
Tags: Hardware GS1 Action Group, industry barcode, compliance rate, packaging
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Vaccines That Protect Against Rotavirus Have Lower Risks of Bowel Obstruction for Infants
Jan 15, 2014Newer vaccines that protect against rotavirus have lower risks of bowel obstruction for infants than a previous vaccine did, two new studies suggest. "We would call it a small increased risk," said W. Katherine Yih, a lecturer at Harvard ...
Tags: rotavirus, bowel obstruction, infants health, new vaccine
