Articles in the Health Category
Posted in Health on 15 March 2011
Exposure from ionizing radiation following nuclear plant accidents may cause acute as well as long-term effects on health. Health effects are largely determined by the degree and duration of exposure. The highest risk to health is found among nuclear plant workers. Communities a few miles around the plant may also be affected. That is why [...]
Posted in Health on 15 March 2011
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona today announced the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009, paving the way for a tougher, more robust Food and Drug Administration. According to Secretary Ona, the IRR will strengthen FDA’s technical capacity in performing its [...]
Posted in Health on 11 March 2011
Chinese shares closed lower Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 23.35 points, or 0.79 percent, to 2,933.8. The Shenzhen Component Index dropped 156.84 points, or 1.21 percent, to 12,848.02 points.
Posted in Health on 2 March 2011
Chinese authorities have banned the production of two food additives commonly used to “bleach” flour, said the Ministry of Health Tuesday. The two additives, benzoyl peroxide and calcium peroxide, were banned because “there is no need to use them in flour processing anymore” as the country’s processing techniques and wheat planting had improved, the ministry [...]
Posted in Health on 1 March 2011
1. Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) scientists under the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore are part of an international team of researchers1 who became the first in the world to discover the gene behind a rare skin cancer which grows rapidly for a few weeks before healing spontaneously, according to research [...]
Posted in Health on 18 January 2011
Geneva – The world risks losing its most potent treatment for malaria unless steps are quickly taken to prevent the development and spread of drug resistant parasites, according to a new action plan released today by WHO and Roll Back Malaria partnership (RBM). The Global plan for artemisinin resistance containment outlines the necessary actions to [...]
Posted in Health on 16 January 2011
L-com, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of wired and wireless connectivity products, has released new 20AWG (American Wire Gauge) D-Subminiature cables, designed for ultra-durability due to the heavier wire. 20AWG conductors will also allow for maximum current to pass through the cable. North Andover, MA L-com, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture [...]
Posted in Health on 9 January 2011
Health Hazard Alert: Various Sandwich Products Made With Recalled Saputo Processed Cheese Slices May Contain Listeria monocytogenes Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is an ongoing food safety investigation. [...]
Posted in Health on 9 January 2011
LAS VEGAS, — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) and Duracell today announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the possibility of working together to develop an industry alliance that supports and promotes flexible coupling-based wireless power solutions to the consumer electronics industry. Qualcomm and Duracell hope to pave the way for [...]
Posted in Health on 9 January 2011
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2011, The National Football League, Prilosec OTC(R) and Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach JOHN MADDEN today announced the start of fan voting at www.maddenprotectorsaward.com for the second annual Madden Most Valuable ProtectorsAward, presented by Prilosec OTC. The award honors the NFL’s best offensive line for the 2010 NFL regular season. [...]