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With the workforce aging due to economic strain, the likelihood of Dementia on the job is becoming more than a possibility. “New cases of Alzheimer’s occur every 70 seconds,” says Richard Mayeux, MD, a professor at Columbia University, in New York City. “The total number of individuals with problems like this will increase as the [...]
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Dementia On the Job Could Rise Due to Aging Workforce
Posted by Charles Wellington on November 22nd, 2010
Recent Study Links Poverty to Unhealthy Children
Posted by Jason on November 16th, 2010
A report conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia concluded children that live in a poor environment, even if it’s for a short amount of time, can be detrimental to their health. Researchers utilized data in four specific areas: housing stability, health, food security, and maltreatment. In addition, the data took into consideration past and [...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Fatal Strokes
Posted by Stephen Lee on November 15th, 2010
The American Heart Association’s Scientific Session announced on Sunday that Vitamin D deficiency is linked with fatal strokes with white patients, however, it is not connected with stroked related deaths among black people. The research revealed that whites with low vitamin D intake double their risk of dying from a stroke as oppose to whites [...]
Study Links Stressful Jobs Can Lead to Heart-Attacks for Women
Posted by Amelia on November 15th, 2010
A recent study implied that women with extremely demanding jobs are twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack as oppose to their peers in an slower pace occupation. The study conducted at Harvard Medical School utilized 10 years of surveys and medical information of about 17,000 women in the health industry. When the [...]
Obesity in America: Is it Over?
Posted by Stephen Lee on November 5th, 2010
Over one-third of Americans are classified as being obese. Although this is a significant amount, the statistic has remained steady over the past decade, which is making public health experts believe that the obesity issue in the United States has peaked. However, researchers at Harvard University believe that the issue will continue to increase, and [...]
Over 105 Tons of Marijuana Seized in Mexico
Posted by Stephen Lee on October 19th, 2010
On Monday, over 105 tons of marijuana was apprehended by authorities on the border city of Tijuana. Officials came across several vehicles suspected to be carrying drugs early Monday morning. When encountering the vehicles, a conflict occurred between security agents and the suspected drug transporters. After being detained by the officials, the suspects proceeded to [...]
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No Comments »Rescued Miners Leaving Hospital
Posted by Stephen Lee on October 14th, 2010
The 33 rescued miners were reunited with loved ones and immediately were sent to the hospital for examination. According to hospital officials, most of the miners have been released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. The assistant director of the Copiapo Hospital, Dr. Jorge Montes, explained that the miners are doing very well. The high temperature [...]
Posted in Featured News Tags: Chile, Copiapó, Executive Branch, Government, health, Hospital, Miner, United States No Comments »Last of the 33 Chilean Miners Almost Free
Posted by Kathy on October 12th, 2010
69 days ago news of 33 Chilean Miners being buried underground was a tragedy in the making, but tell that to the miners that held there faith, fought together and are about to make history. “We 33 miners are walking hand in hand with God,” Chilean miner Mario Sepulveda reported back on August 31. Approximately [...]
Posted in Featured News Tags: Chile, chilean miner, Conditions and Diseases, Free, Golborne, health, History, Miner, Miners' Strike 1984-5, Working Class No Comments »Can Loud Work Environments Cause Heart Problems?
Posted by Kathy on October 7th, 2010
New studies have shown that people who work in a noisy work environment are two to three times more likely to have heart problems as opposed to people who work in a quiet environment. The study conducted by Occupational and Environmental Medicine concluded that noisy work environments can lead to heart issues, such as myocardial [...]
Unemployment Benefits: Governor Tells 38,000 Jobless, Do Not Pay Back
Posted by Charles Wellington on October 6th, 2010
North Carolina residents including Jason Causby had received letters demanding unemployment beneficiaries pay back an estimated $28 million in overpayments resulting from a state error. The Employment Security Commission in North Carolina, approximates 38,000 people were either underpaid or overpaid, the larger the latter. “We’ve gotten a good number of people coming to our office [...]