American-style fast food contributes to rise in heart and diabetes rates
July 7, 2012
Southeast Asians regularly eating hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and pizza are increasing their risk of dying from coronary heart disease and developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
1.1 billion people in the world are smokers. One out of four high school students smoke. Onlinenursingprograms.com has created an infographic that brings smoking statistics to life:
Of the approximately one million eye injuries in the United States each year, health experts say that 90% are preventable. The leading causes of eye injury are sports accidents, fireworks, yard and workshop debris and household chemicals, according to the Detroit Medical Center (DMC).
Although many employers are aware of the heat hazards employees face in their workplaces and take steps to mitigate potential problems, these efforts may be challenged by employees who do not understand the “why” behind preventive measures.
Fire and fireworks tips for the 4th of July holiday
July 3, 2012
Just weeks into summer 2012, the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center has already seen a number of burn injuries in children related to popular summer activities.
Fanta Grape was nearly my downfall as a child. On a hot African day, there was nothing to beat the colour, the taste and the icy bite at the back of the throat. For all I know, the closest this Fanta got to a grape was the deep purple colour – but it was pure joy in a bottle, and even better with a blob of vanilla ice cream floating on top.
What do you do when hot and feeling overheated? How much time can be taken for breaks or rest periods? How can you stay hydrated? These questions and others were answered recently in Spanish via a partnership between OSHA and Univision’s Phone Bank Program.
Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid heat-related illnesses, known as hyperthermia.
EPA’s air quality proposals draw differing opinions
June 29, 2012
The American Public Health Association (APHA) says the EPA’s proposed new national air quality standards will save thousands of lives. The American Petroleum Institute (API) says it could limit the industry’s ability to produce needed energy.