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“Decibel demons” of the pro tennis tour

November 2, 2012

Acoustic consultants concerned about the noise levels in Wimbledon once took a digital sound-level meter to record the volley of shrieks let out by Maria Sharapova in 2007. At 103.7, it was a yell equivalent to an ambulance siren.

The din of dining out risks hearing loss

November 1, 2012

“As an audiologist,” writes Patricia Greene in the Washington Post, “I was alarmed to read about the sound level at “Bandolero” A check at the spirited Mexican restaurant in Georgetown averaged 105 decibels, the din associated with a power mower.

Lessons in workplace hearing protection

Barry Robinson

November 1, 2012

Cost injuries that occur on the job are immediately obvious; the injury — or at least the pain associated with the injury — will present itself right away.

Water safety: Public education is needed

Tom Krause, PH.D Dave Benjamin Bob Pratt

November 1, 2012

Since 2010 more than 253 people have drowned in the Great Lakes. Eight of these fatal drownings occurred over this year’s Labor Day weekend.

New classes of nuclear weapons workers added to cohort

October 31, 2012

Former nuclear weapons workers in Tennessee, Texas and Massachusetts are being notified about three new classes of employees being added to the Special Exposure Cohort of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).

Smoke-free laws result in fewer hospitalizations and cardiac deaths

October 31, 2012

A recent study found that smoke-free legislation leads to a sharp decrease in hospitalizations and deaths from heart and respiratory diseases.

Study: Students who work burn candle at both ends

October 31, 2012

A new study published by the IRSST found that students who held a job or jobs during their studies faced a range of health risks and that job characteristics, working hours and career paths had an impact on various health indicators.

How safe is aspirin?

October 19, 2012

Millions of Americans take a low-dose aspirin every day to keep the cardiologist away.

"Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss

NIH research shows exercise as key in reducing body fat while preserving muscle

October 16, 2012

Exercise and healthy eating reduce body fat and preserve muscle in adults better than diet alone, according to a study funded and conducted by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Resources insufficient to protect world's poorest from climate change

The Climate Vulnerability Monitor warns that 100 million lives could be lost by 2030 if climate change and carbon-intensive energy practices are not addressed.

Robert Kropp

October 16, 2012

SocialFunds.com -- The second edition of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor, commissioned by the 20 nations of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and conducted by DARA, paints a grim picture of the future of a world in which climate change remains unchecked.