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today’s KisPSA - (USA)
Officers with the U.S. Marshals Service have seized all skin sanitizers and skin protectants, including ingredients and components, at Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory’s facility in Roy, Utah, the Food and Drug Administration said. The FDA also warned the public Saturday not to use any Clarcon products because they contain harmful bacteria and are promoted as antimicrobial agents that claim to treat open wounds, damaged skin, and protect against various infectious diseases. No cases
http://www.sondrak.com/index.php/weblog/todays_kispsa23/
UK: Swine Flu ‘Backlash’ Continues - (USA)
Barely two weeks after the pricing and profit margins of Big Pharma’s swine flu vaccines and anti-virals were the subject of the critical spotlight in the UK media, Roche’s Tamiflu (oseltamivir) has come under scrutiny, fuelled by articles in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and The Lancet Infectious Diseases questioning the drug’s effectiveness in young children. The BMJ article concluded that both Tamiflu and GSK’s Relenza (zanamivir) offer only a modest benefit to children under 1
http://blog.pharmexec.com/2009/08/11/uk-swine-flu-backlash-continues/
Flu And You - Part VIII - (USA)
For those interested in the latest updates on H1N1 spread, for the US see CDC , for the world see WHO and for the latest news round-up see Flu Wiki Forum . These updates come from news reports and lab surveillance. Whether it's this H1N1 or virus or something else, having strong laboratory capacity around the world is very important. - Anne Schuchat , M.D., Interim Deputy Director for Science and Public Health Program, CDC 5/9/08 The above statement by Anne Schuchat
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/5/9/729627/-Flu-And-YouPart-VIII
New climate bill receives high praise - (USA)
Climate change is a concern to most public health agencies, but few of them have resources to tackle the problem, according to a national survey conducted last year by Environmental Defense Fund, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and George Mason University. Congress needs to provide $200 million to sponsor research for climate change and public health in federal agencies, according to a recent report in Environmental Health Perspectives, the peer-reviewed journal pub
http://www.terracurve.com/2009/05/11/new-climate-bill-receives-high-praise/
Thanksgiving Roll Call - 2008 - (USA)
# 2491 This is my third Thanksgiving blogging about the pandemic threat. In November of 2006 I began what has turned out to be a joyous tradition for me - taking the time to publicly acknowledge and thank those working to prevent, or at least mitigate, the next pandemic. Each year I update this essay to include some new people, and to mention friends I've met along the way on this journey through Flublogia. I find it encouraging that the list grows longer each year. Our
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanksgiving-roll-call-2008.html
How Vaccinations Work - (USA)
by PHILIP F. INCAO , M.D., M.D. May 5, 1999 Updated 2006 I n order to use vaccinations wisely, we need to understand exactly how they work. Until recently, the mechanism of action of vaccinations was always understood to be simply that they cause an increase in antibody levels (titers) against a specific disease antigen (bacterium or virus), thus preventing infection with that bacterial or viral antigen. In recent years science has learned that the human immune system is much more c
http://newsfromthewest.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-vaccinations-work.html
Arthritis And Powerful Herbal Arthritis Joint Relief Alternatives - (USA)
Looking For Powerful Herbal Arthritis Joint Relief?…Click HERE Many people are seeking for relief from arthritis, moreover many are beginning or have already turned to herbal arthritis remedies for joint relief. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Actually arthritis is named for a group of more than 100 medical conditions that collectively affect nearly 70 million adults and 300,000 children in America alone. It affects the musculoskeletal system resulting in p
http://phase3ministries.com/wordpress/2008/11/22/arthritis-and-herbal-arthritis-joint-relief-herbal-arthritis-joint-reliefherbal-arthritis-pain-relief-alternativeherbal-arthritis-supplementsherbal-arthritis-and-joint-support-formulabest-natural-herb/
50 HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOODS - (USA)
In a sentence This article outlines the many harms of genetically-modified (GM) foods (or genetically engineered foods) and genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). By Nathan Batalion, ND We are confronted with what is undoubtedly the single most potent technology the world has ever known - more powerful even than atomic energy. Yet it is being released throughout our environment and deployed with superficial or no risk assessments - as if no one ne
http://waronyou.com/topics/50-harmful-effects-of-genetically-modified-gm-foods/
A History of Medicine, Part 4 - (USA)
The noted blogger Fjordman is filing this report via Gates of Vienna.For a complete Fjordman blogography, see The Fjordman Files. There is also a multi-index listing here.This is Part 4 of a series. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are available here, here and here. One of the oldest medical works in China, the Shen Nung Pen Tsao, contains lists of useful herbs. It is referred to already during the Han Dynasty (206 BC—220 AD) but probably contains older material. Another work, The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon o
http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2008/11/history-of-medicine-part-4.html
Judges order state to release nearly 43,000 prisoners in next two years [Updated] - (USA)
California’s prisons are so overcrowded that the state is violating inmates’ constitutional rights, three federal judges ruled today in a decision imposing a cap on the prison population that will force the state to release nearly 43,000 prisoners over the next two years. The 185-page opinion also accused the state of fostering “criminogenic” conditions, compelling former prisoners to commit more crimes and feed a cycle of recidivism. The effect of the judges’ ruling in two inmate challenges
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/judges-order-state-to-release-nearly-43000-prisoners-in-next-2-years.html
Lemongrass Essential Oil - (USA)
Lemongrass Essential Oil Botanical Name Cymbopogon citratus Origin India Color Pale Yellow to Vivid Yellow, ranges from dark yellow to amber and reddish Consistency/ Viscosity Thin, watery consistency. Perfumery Note Top Aroma Fresh, lemony, Sweet Strength of Initial Aroma Strong Extraction Method Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the fresh or partly dried leaves by steam distillation. Constituents and Chemical Composition Citral, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Geran
http://aromatherapy.vinensia.com/2008/11/lemongrass-essential-oil.html
Swine Flu UPDATE:US Swine Flu Casualties Had Pre-Existing Health Problems - (USA)
Swine Flu UPDATE:US Swine Flu Casualties Had Pre-Existing Health Problems according to federal health authorities. The 22 month old child who died April 27, 2009 of the flu, also called H1N1, had neonatal myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease. This was written in a report, which was written by a virus investigation team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published online in the New England Journal of Medicine. The toddler who was from Mexico and who fell ill while visiti
http://babyboomeradvisorclub.com/swine-flu-updateus-swine-flu-casualties-had-pre-existing-health-problems/
World Health Organization Says Pigs With Swine Flu Must Be Kept Out of Food Supply - (USA)
World Health Organization Says Pigs With Swine Flu Must Be Kept Out of Food Supply Reuters By Tan Ee Lyn [See also: Harkin says don't let China get away with banning pork imports and Loebsack asks CDC to help pork producers in public relations battle ] Meat from pigs infected with H1N1 flu should not be eaten by humans, a WHO official said on Wednesday, while stressing that existing checks were sufficient to safeguard the food supply from the new vi
http://www.blogforiowa.com/blog/_archives/2009/5/9/4179650.html
Bloggers Unite for World AIDS Day 2008 - (USA)
aids2008 A virus has been sweeping the world for the past two decades, causing a disease which has killed millions of people and which looks likely to kill millions more. The virus is called HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. After a period of time this virus damages the immune system, and this causes a variety of symptoms known as AIDS. This time period varies, depending on factors such as access to AIDS drugs, and possibly such factors as nutrition, the presence of other me
http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/11/27/bloggers-unite-for-world-aids-day-2008/
Federal Judges Order California To Reduce Prison Population By 40,000 - (USA)
A ruling by the three-judge panel who have effectively taken control of the California prison system has ordered the state to reduce the prison population by as much as 40,000 inmates within the next two years, finding the system in violation of Constitutional mandates. The Tough On Crime balloon has just popped. The judges said that reducing prison crowding in California was the only way to change what they called an unconstitutional prison health care system that causes one unnecessary de
http://d-day.blogspot.com/2009/08/federal-judges-order-california-to.html
Netanyahu Takes The Lead - (USA)
From Reuters: Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition right-wing Likud party pulled ahead of Israel's ruling centrist Kadima party in opinion polls on Thursday, three months before a parliamentary election. "Bibi is taking off," read a headline in the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, using Netanyahu's nickname. Its Yedioth/Dahaf survey gave Likud 32 seats in the 120-member parliament to 26 for Kadima, led by Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. A poll in the Haaretz newspaper predicted Li
http://soccerdad.baltiblogs.com/archives/2008/11/20/netanyahu_takes_the_lead.html
Emergency Adoption - (USA)
These kids need a family QUICKLY! There are personality profiles available for each child. They sound SOOO precious. I did not want to post the profiles for privacy purposes. A couple of their profiles really struck me. I can e-mail you the profiles but that is all I have... angel weir at gmail dot com You can contact WACAP for ALL the info. There is also video and photos- I do not have those. If you have a desire to add one of these children to your family please do not let the China requireme
http://thevoiceofadventure.blogspot.com/2008/11/emergency-adoption.html
WHO says DO NOT eat meat from pigs with H1N1 swine flu - (USA)
Meat from pigs infected with the new H1N1 virus shouldn’t be used for human consumption, the World Health Organisation cautioned on Wednesday, adding it was drawing up guidelines to protect workers handling pigs. The WHO comments appear more cautious than those from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which said import bans are not required to safeguard public health because the disease is not food-borne and has not been identified in dea
http://fooddemocracy.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/who-says-do-not-eat-meat-from-pigs-with-h1n1-swine-flu/
5 pandemics that plagued mankind - (USA)
The swine flu seems to be taking a big toll these days and it caught most (if not all) of us completely unprepared . However, there seems to be a lot of progress made and if everything goes alright, it will be contained really soon, without getting anywhere close to the epidemics we are about to present. Cholera Cholera is basically an infectious gastroenteritis caused by a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae, and it’s transmitted by eating food or drinking water that has been previously cont
http://www.zmescience.com/5-pandemics-that-plagued-mankind
Why Does It Take So Long For A Correct Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Hypertension? - (USA)
Why Does It Take So Long For A Correct Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Hypertension? 26 Nov 2008 Lack of awareness of pulmonary hypertension is one of the reasons why it takes on average up to two years for a correct diagnosis of this rare lung disease. This year's week-long campaign included a series of national fundraising and press events, organised by the national charity, Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (Welcome to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK - PHA-UK), and will culminate in
http://www.medicalgeek.com/articles/14470-why-does-take-so-long-correct-diagnosis.html
Metabolic Syndrome Diet - (USA)
Today's fast-paced lifestyle often means that we struggle to keep up with our families and friends, our jobs, and more. With so much to do, we often forget to take care of ourselves, forgoing exercise, not eating properly and not dealing with stress-all of these factors can contribute to your risk of developing a deadly condition known as metabolic syndrome. What is Metabolic Syndrome (MSx)? Metabolic syndrome is a result of modern lifestyle choices: eating the wrong amounts and wrong types
http://www.gilbertguide.com/articles/metabolic-syndrome-diet/
Bringing the (Bio) War Home - (USA)
Antifascist CallingThe 2001 anthrax attacks underscore the dangers posed to our health and safety by the Bioweapons-Industrial Complex.The killer(s) employed a military-grade version of the deadly pathogen, a four-mutation blend of anthrax prepared at the government’s test site at the remote Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. Based on available evidence it’s a near certainty that the weapon came from stockpiles at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Ft. Detr
http://qwstnevrythg.com/2009/08/bringing-the-bio-war-home/
50 HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOODS - (USA)
In a sentence This article outlines the many harms of genetically-modified (GM) foods (or genetically engineered foods) and genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). By Nathan Batalion, ND We are confronted with what is undoubtedly the single most potent technology the world has ever known – more powerful even than atomic energy. Yet it is being released throughout our environment and deployed with superficial or no risk assessments – as if no one needs
http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/50-harmful-effects-of-genetically-modified-gm-foods/
Superfoods: The Superior Powerhouses of Well-balanced Nutrition - (USA)
Once again, I am fascinated through my study of herbology to see glimpses of God’s provision for our health and well-being in His created world. Superfoods are whole foods that are naturally concentrated with important nutrients. These are God’s created vitamin and mineral supplements and far superior to the supplemental industry. Though most supplements, in the same manner as drugs, can definitely be usual at times, they are extremely expensive and are made from unnatural substances. Here are
http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/08/superfoods-the-superior-powerhouses-of-well-balanced-nutrition.html
Latin America News Round-up - (USA)
May 14 2009Argentina Argentina’s Nestor Kirchner says media is greatest opposition. AP Argentina could have to import beef and wheat in 2010. Mercopress A rise in dengue fever. GlobalPostBolivia New report says Dwyer opened fire on police in shootout. The Irish Independent Morales Recovers Lost Ground in Bolivia. Angus Reid Global Monitor Peru gives refuge to 2 officials sought by Bolivia. AP Bolivia Cuts Deals with 13 Oil Companies to Boost Output. EFE Ecuador UPDATE: Ecuador Finance Minister
http://xkorpion.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/latin-america-news-round-up/
BD and Direct Relief International Team Up to Provide Free Diabetes Insulin Injection Products to Am - (USA)
BD and Direct Relief International Team Up to Provide Free Diabetes Insulin Injection Products to Americans Impacted by the Economic DownturnCollaboration to Distribute 5 Million Insulin Syringes and Pen Needles NationwideFRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Direct Relief International announced today the launch of a new nationwide program to help people with insulin-dependent diagnosed diabetes who have been affected by the
http://www.only2press.com/archives/16901
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