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- Poison gas used on girls’ schools, Afghan officials say Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:09PMBlood tests have confirmed that a series of cases of mass sickness at girls’ schools across the country over the past two years were caused by a powerful poison gas, an Afghan official said Tuesday.
- How to Reduce the Risks of Sports Concussions in Young Athletes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44PMRest from sports and school urged by new pediatric guidelines.
- State Fair infirmary busy due to heat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:22PMA doctor at the State Fair's infirmary says almost everyone they've seen Tuesday had symptoms of heat exhaustion. By 5:00 p.m., the infirmary had treated about a dozen people.
- Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Victim Awarded $1.3 Million Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:21PMWe recently wrote that the first federal Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch trial ended in a verdict for the defendants, Davol, Inc. and C.R. Bard, Inc. The Rhode Island jury found the defendants negligent in the design of the Kugel patch, but ruled the plaintiff did not prove the negligent design directly caused or contributed to [...]
- Migrants say Arizona worth risk of crossing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:14PMHector Ortega stumbled across the body of a fellow migrant as he walked across Arizona's harsh desert in the searing summer heat. He tried not to look too closely.
- Migrants say Arizona worth risk of crossing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:13PMHector Ortega stumbled across the body of a fellow migrant as he walked across Arizona's harsh desert in the searing summer heat. He tried not to look too closely. Arizona - Desert - Business - United States - Law
- Mosquitoes Test Positive for EEE Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:53PMTwo mosquitoes trapped in North Stonington have tested positive for Easter Equine Encephalitis (EEE), according to the State Department of Public Health. They are the first EEE-positive mosquitoes to turn up in Connecticut this year. The mosquitoes... Mosquito - Health - Connecticut - Public Health and Safety - Education
- Right Now More>> Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:43PMObama: End of combat mission in Iraq not a time for victory lap; still work to be done. More>>
- Lake Parasite Kills Arlington Boy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:37PMA 7-year-old Arlington boy died over the weekend after contracting a parasitic ameba while swimming in a lake outside of Tarrant County.
- Co. Springs Dog Dies After Eating Poisonous Mushroom Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:20PMA Colorado Springs retired couple is warning people to be careful of mushrooms while camping or hiking in the mountains over Labor Day weekend. Their Boston Terrier died Saturday after eating a toxic mushroom at a campground in Teller County. Ron and Carolyn "Cookie" Stapp were camping at Colorado Campground in Pike National Forest along State Highway 67 north of Woodland Park Friday ...
- It’s hot, but not record hot Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:32PMIt's definitely been a hot summer, but if you think it's beat the average hot temperature record, it hasn't. Geoff Coulson, Environment Canada meteorologist, said there's been more than a few summers with a higher average temperature over June, July and August.[...]
- "I'm allergic" The battle cry becoming more common among adults and children Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:19PMLAYTON - Every time Kelly Lindberg drank beer or ate an avocado, her esophagus closed down, making it hard to swallow. She also experienced constant itching and hives. read more
- Warning issued regarding dog virus Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:13PMThe B.C. SPCA is strongly recommending dog owners have their pets vaccinated after at least three dogs died from a common canine virus.
- Warning issued regarding dog virus Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:12PMThe B.C. SPCA is strongly recommending dog owners have their pets vaccinated after at least three dogs died from a common canine virus. Jamie Lawson, chief animal health officer, said the animal welfare organization is monitoring the outbreak of parvovirus in Nanaimo.
- White Rock boil water advisory extended indefinitely Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:56PMResidents of White Rock, B.C., have been advised to continue boiling their water until further notice after technicians failed to detect the source of recent E. coli contamination.
- Fairgoers should take precautions against heat Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:52PMExpected high attendance during the predicted heat-wave is causing the Fair and fairgoers to take extra precautions.
- 1 new case of West Nile virus reported in Miss. Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:52PMJACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Health officials say one new case of West Nile virus has been reported in Mississippi, bringing the state total to four so far this year.
- Miss. records 4th West Nile case Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:47AMAn adult in Scott County has become the fourth confirmed case of West Nile virus among humans, the state State Department of Health reported today.
- Procter & Gamble recalling pet food Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:39AMProcter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a dry cat food that may have been sold in a couple stores in Loveland. The Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care bags have the potential to contain salmonella, though no illnesses have been reported.
- New Case Of Human West Nile Virus In The State Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:34AMMississippi Health Officials report one New Human West Nile Virus Case
- WIU student recovering from bacterial meningitis Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:12AMA 22 year old student at Western Illinois University in Macomb has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
- P&G Recalls Small Number of Bags of Cat Food From Stores in Loveland, Colorado Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:06AMCINCINNATI, August 29, 2010 -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food which may have been sold recently in one or two stores in Loveland, Colorado.
- DOH urges public to step up dengue monitoring Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:02AMMANILA, Philippines - Over 54,000 dengue cases have been officially reported in Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas and Central Mindanao from January to August 14, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
- Pregnant and taking a trip? Ob-gyn author offers travelling advice Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:42AMTORONTO - It's not uncommon for a woman who's expecting a baby to go on vacation beforehand, knowing that the early months of motherhood will be filled with diaper changes, feedings and sleepless nights.
- WNV Case Reported in Central Mississippi Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe Mississippi Department of Health reports one new human West Nile virus case in Scott County,
- Library closes till Sept. 7 to shave $20,000 off costs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:13AMHowell
- What's Going Around Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:48AMLocal doctors explain what they're seeing in their offices this week.
- Cholera outbreak hits eastern China Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:16PMBEIJING (AFP) - At least 30 people in eastern China have been stricken by cholera in recent weeks, with unsanitary food conditions believed to be behind the outbreak, state press said Sunday.
- Cholera outbreak in China Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:44PMBeijing, Aug 29 : An outbreak of cholera, reportedly caused by unclean food, sickened 30 people in a province in east China, health officials said.
- Son's death solved Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:28PMSYKESVILLE - Few have the courage to seek the truth, and fewer still have the courage to accept that truth once it's been uncovered.
- 'If Hayley can do it and make it, so can the next girl who comes along' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:16PMHundreds of people, all of whom have been touched in some way by brain cancer, gathered at Willamette Park on Saturday to support each other and help raise money for research that could someday save lives.
- It's so GOOD to be BAD Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:18PMJEANETTE Aw pole-dancing seductively in a skimpy black skirt.
- Public spending on 'nanny state' adverts rose 30-fold under Labour Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:38PMMore than £350 million of taxpayers' money was spent by the Labour government on health campaigns urging the public to drink and eat less, exercise more and practice safe sex, it can be revealed today.
- Penalties for fake pot to be same as marijuana Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:41PMJACKSON - People arrested for having Spice will face the same charges as for possessing marijuana under legislation passed during Friday's special session of the Mississippi Legislature.
- Isa's Death Big Loss To Football Fraternity - Chin Aun Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:40AMGEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Soh Chin Aun has described the death of his former Malaysian football squad team-mate Isa Abu Bakar as a big loss to the Malaysian soccer fraternity.
- Egg recall does not include Utah Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:27PMST. GEORGE — Although the FDA has identified Utah as one of several states involved in a massive recall of more than a half-billion eggs linked to salmonella poisoning, representatives from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food said they have found no evidence of any contaminated eggs in the state.
- Inmate, Beaten In N.J. Facility, Dies Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:11PMA man incarcerated in a New Jersey Youth Detention Center was beaten Sunday night, and died not long after being found by the prison's guards.
- Interview: the Klaxons Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:05PMOn a steaming afternoon in London I am on a mission to sneak a listen to one of rock's great lost albums.
- FDA Boss: Stay Away from Runny Eggs Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:22PMForget eating your eggs over easy. At least for now. That was the advice issued by the U.S. government's top food safety regulator Monday after the nationwide recall of more than half a billion eggs tied to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
- Chicago Area Retailers Warn Customers About Eggs Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:22PMMore eggs could be recalled. That's the word today from the head of the FDA. Already half a billion eggs have been recalled because of an outbreak of salmonella. As many as 1,300 people have gotten sick. And now two retailers, with stores in the Chicago area, are trying to get the word out to customers that they may have sold some of those tainted eggs. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
- Topline Results From Phase 3 Trial of Sunitinib With Erlotinib in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:16PMNEW YORK, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE :PFE) announced today that the SUN 1087 trial of sunitinib in combination with erlotinib versus erlotinib demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in Progression-Free but not in Overall Survival in patients with previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Overall survival was the primary endpoint of the ...
- CORRECTION - Department of Health Urges Pennsylvanians to Get Immunized Against Whooping Cough; Clinics Slated in York ... Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:15PMHARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With some areas of the state seeing an increase in whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, the Department of Health urges all Pennsylvanians to ensure they are protected against the vaccine-preventable disease. The department will soon hold public vaccination clinics in York and Delaware counties, where cases of pertussis have been rising ...
- Sick Hiker Hoisted To Safety Near Pleito Creek Campground Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe Kern County Sheriff's Department helicopter was able to successfully pull a sick hiker to safety over the weekend.
- Warning out on delicious but deadly fish Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:15PMA puffer fish may sound scrumptious as a meal but it could be deadly cuisine.
- WHIZNEWS.COM New Features Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:53PMDue to a Salmonella scare, over a half billion eggs are now being recalled nationwide. The Muskingum County Health Department is spreading awareness about Salmonella.
- SAN MARCOS: Couple wins fight to reunite family Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:30PMAfter battling San Diego County child welfare officials for morethan three months, a San Marcos couple whose baby daughter has arare bone disease regained full unsupervised custody of their twochildren Thursday and were cleared of any suggestion that a brokenleg the infant suffered in June was the result of abuse.
- Vikings receiver collapses during practice Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:26PMEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Minnesota wide receiver Percy Harvin collapsed during practice Thursday and was taken to a hospital by ambulance, the Vikings said. Percy Harvin - Minnesota Vikings - Wide receiver - sport - NFL
- Murder in the Time of Cholera Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:16PMResearchers suspect a cover-up in the Main Line deaths of 57 Irish railroad workers 178 years ago. “The past is never dead. It isn’t even past.” —William Faulkner There is an old saying: Under every mile of railroad track is a dead Irishman. Locally speaking, this is... [This is a summary. To read the full article on PhiladelphiaWeekly.com, click the headline above.]
- EPA, Bayer agree to phase out pesticide Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:16PMWASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The manufacturer of the crop pesticide aldicarb has agreed to end its use in the United States, as it no longer meets food safety standards, officials said. United States - Food safety - United States Environmental Protection Agency - Bayer - Business
- Health Impact Of Gulf Coast Oil Spill Hazardous But Improving Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:15PMThe oil spill along the United States Gulf Coast poses health risks to volunteers, fishermen, clean-up workers and members of coastal communities, according to a new commentary by UCSF researchers who spent time in the region and are among the first to look into health problems caused by the oil spill. The good news, the authors say, is that one of the risk factors, coastal air quality, is ...