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Research Continues to Show That The Law Saves Lives

Feb 27, 2014

Although some advocates want to lower the legal drinking age from 21, research continues to show that the law saves lives. That's the finding of a new review published in a special supplemental issue to the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and ...

Tags: Addiction, Drugs, Education, Public Health, Seniors

CFS Has Filed Another Lawsuit Against The U.S. Food

Feb 27, 2014

After settling a dispute about final rule deadlines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) earlier this week, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed another lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration – this time ...

Tags: Center for Food Safety, FDA, GRAS

The Exchanges Will Meet CBO's Original Projection

Feb 27, 2014

CNN reports that the White House tamps down expectations that the exchanges will meet CBO's original projection that 40 percent of enrollees would be between the ages of 18 and 34. Also, Politico Pro looks at the large number of states that ...

Tags: Health, Medicine

A Panel of Medical Experts Would Review Proposed Medical Malpractice Claims

Feb 27, 2014

A selection of health policy stories from Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Colorado and Florida. The Associated Press: Ky. Senate Passes Bill Creating Malpractice Panels A panel of medical experts would review ...

Tags: Whistleblower Case, Malpractice Panel, Woman Health, Low-Income Adult

Italy Can Help Vietnam by Training Its Workforce in The Apparel Industry

Feb 27, 2014

Italy can help Vietnam by training its workforce in the apparel industry to help improve the quality of its textile and clothing export, Nguyen Hoang Long, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy has said, reports Vietnam Plus. At a working ...

Tags: Vietnamese Apparel, apparel industry

Covered California Has Almost Reached Its Enrollment Goal for March 31

Feb 27, 2014

Covered California has almost reached its enrollment goal for March 31, according to numbers released Wednesday. Still, the state plans to spend millions on Spanish-language advertising in the weeks remaining before the open enrollment ...

Tags: Health Insurance, Health Coverage, Health Plan, Obamacare

Senator Mark Warner Used a Special Town Hall Session Hosted by The CEA

Feb 27, 2014

U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) used a special Town Hall session hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Wednesday to issue a call for both new patent legislation and immigration reform to help drive capital investment and ...

Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics

A Privately-Funded Rail Freight Bypass of Outer Western Sydney Is Opposed

Feb 27, 2014

A privately-funded rail freight bypass of outer western Sydney is opposed by the NSW and Australian governments. Operating between Glenfield and Newcastle, the bypass line is commercially viable when used for railing containers between a ...

Tags: rail freight, container terminal, Allocating rail capacity

The Idaho House Is Now Ready for a Floor Vote

Feb 26, 2014

The Idaho House is now ready for a floor vote that will likely send Senate Bill 1337 to Republican Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter for his signature. It would make trespassing and filming agricultural operations without permission of ...

Tags: ag-gag, HSUS, Idaho, Idaho Dairymen's Association

The Quick-Moving "Agriculture Production Interference" Act

Feb 26, 2014

UPDATE: After three and one-half hours of public hearing Thursday, Senate Bill 1337 was sent to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives by the Agriculture Affairs Committee with a "do pass" recommendation. The quick-moving ...

Tags: ag-gag, Idaho, Mercy for Animals, SB 1337

Some Regions Are Finding Few Plan Options

Feb 26, 2014

In other Obamacare implementation news, some regions are finding few plan options. And HHS is trying to resolve some healthcare. The Washington Post's Wonkblog: The Uninsured Rate Is At A Five-Year Low. Is Obamacare The Reason? Gallup's ...

Tags: Uninsured Rate, A Five-Year Low, Uninsured Rate Hits 5-Year-Low

Cattle Identification Rule Is Published with an Effective Date of February 19, 2014

Feb 26, 2014

The Cattle Identification Rule(s) (Chapter 5C-31, Florida Administrative Code) has been published with an effective date of February 19, 2014. These rules are intended to improve our ability to respond to serious disease outbreaks and to ...

Tags: Cattle ID Rule

It's Never Too Early for You to Start Taking Care of Your Heart

Feb 26, 2014

It's never too early for you to start taking care of your heart. Studies show children who have good heart health practices are at lower your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life. The first step, says Susan Haynes, ...

Tags: smoking, Heart-Healthy Lifestyle, Kid, Adolescent

PBS Newshour Looks at Why Enrollment Lags Among Latinos

Feb 26, 2014

Meanwhile, PBS NewsHour looks at why enrollment lags among Latinos, the ethnic group with the highest uninsured rate, despite tens of millions being spent on outreach in states like California. The Washington Post: Maryland Lawmakers To ...

Tags: Call Center Operator, Health Care Enrollment, Plans Lag, Health Exchange

Infused Rice Is Having Some Problems with Niacin, The Organic Compound Also Call B3

Feb 25, 2014

Judging by the news stories that have cropped up in the past 24 hours, Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice is having some problems with niacin, the organic compound also known as vitamin B3. The problems came to a head on Monday, when Mars ...

Tags: Rice Recall, Niacin, Vitamin B3, FDA

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