Peanut Corp.'s TX plant clients wonder what to do
ATLANTA (AP) — Manufacturers using peanut products from the company blamed for a national salmonella outbreak are finding themselves in limbo, increasingly uncertain how widespread the contamination could be and wondering whether it’s safe to continue distributing even those products that have not yet been recalled.
While some companies are aggressively putting a halt to products, others Read the rest of this entry »
Featuring a slew of different physical measures, Skyline students have participated in the Fitness Test since 1983. Helping bring the examination to the school is Fitness Testing Coordinator Bob Lualhati, who has an extensive past intertwined with the history of all Skyline Sports since the early 1980’s.
Taken by every student enrolled in a Physical Education Course, these tests help determine one’s physical attributes through the measurement of Read the rest of this entry »
State Lt. Governor John Garamendi is proposing an ambitious fast-track medical school at University of California-Merced in an effort to create more doctors for the San Joaquin Valley, one of the most physician-poor regions in the state.
In a combined college/MD program, entering freshmen could shave up to three years off the time it takes to become a doctor. The cost would be only slightly higher than that of attending a traditional UC, said Garamendi. Read the rest of this entry »
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Police in Conn. shoot chimp after it attacks woman
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 200-pound chimpanzee kept as a pet and once used in commercials was shot and killed by police Monday after it mauled a woman visiting its owner and later cornered an officer in his cruiser, authorities said.
Stamford police Lt. Richard Conklin said the injured woman was hospitalized late Monday in “very serious” condition at Stamford Hospital; her identity was not Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Howard Dean III is the best candidate for FDA Commissioner. Further, I strongly support legislation elevating the FDA job to a Cabinet position, since, after all, it oversees in a regulatory capacity 25% of the US Economy, and as such, deserves to be at a Cabinet level.
Drug makers and Big Pharma are promoting Dr. Janet Woodcock, presently head of the Food & Drug Administration's drug division, but consumer advocates favor FDA critics like Read the rest of this entry »
Published: October 26, 2008
Morganton – Men of all shapes, sizes and ages attended Health Heroes at Phifer Wellness Center early Saturday morning to get more information on numerous health screenings.
The event offered information on a variety of health issues including, but not limited to, colon cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and breast cancer.
Ken Bolick, 41, of Morganton said he came to the event because he has, “neglected getting Read the rest of this entry »
There are personal stories of Utahns losing family members to drug addiction, with conditions like migraines leading to pain pills, dependence and sometimes death. And then there are people who suffer debilitating pain, scared their one comfort will be taken from them.
Dozens of Utahns commented on proposed guidelines by the state health department meant to help doctors know when and how to prescribe opioids for chronic pain. The recommendations Read the rest of this entry »
Emory University announced Friday that it has changed the name of Emory Crawford Long Hospital to Emory University Hospital Midtown.
“Being more clearly affiliated with Emory in the public eye will help expand upon the hospital’s 100-year tradition of providing outstanding care to people in metro Atlanta and throughout the region,” said James Wagner, president of Emory University.
The hospital is a 511-bed acute-care teaching Read the rest of this entry »