health alert

 

Toxic Water Fountains: Alternatives to Dirty Water in Schools

10:23 am, September 29, 2009

Watch out! Thousands of U.S. schools reportedly have tainted drinking water. We take a look at some products that might reduce your risk.

 

Small Biz vs. Swine Flu: The Battle Begins

9:13 am, September 15, 2009

The government is issuing guidelines on combating swine flu to small businesses, which employ about half the workers in the U.S. private sector.

 

Poll: Those Most at Risk for Swine Flu are Least Worried

7:00 am, September 12, 2009

According to a new Consumer Reports poll, concern about swine flu was lowest among adults most likely to be affected, those under 30 years old.

 

How to Steer Clear of Swine Flu Swindlers

1:50 pm, September 09, 2009

Swine flu is back in the news, and that means swindlers take advantage of a climate of fear for some quick cash.

 

Brain Tumor Debate: What Smartphone Fine Print Says

12:00 pm, September 04, 2009

A new study and upcoming conference are resurrecting the debate over whether cell phone use is tied to cancer.

 

Will We See a National Swine Flu Vaccination Plan?

12:40 pm, September 02, 2009

With predictions that up to half the U.S. population could be infected with swine flu, the possibility of a national vaccination plan is being considered.

 

Gearing Up Against Swine Flu

4:38 pm, August 19, 2009

As you gear up for a new school year, here’s how to avoid what could be a serious swine flu season this fall.

 

Chinese Pharma's Human H1N1 Trials video

1:49 pm, July 28, 2009

China's first clinical trials of a vaccine against the H1N1 flu strain are underway on 1,600 volunteers.

 

Nail Guns Pose Unexpected Injury Risk

3:21 pm, June 29, 2009

Tool manufacturer Dewalt is recalling thousands of framing nail guns that could unexpectedly eject nails.

 

Recall Watch: More Bad Beef

1:52 pm, June 29, 2009

After 24 reports of illnesses, about 380,000 pounds of beef products are being recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.

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