Delayed Puperty in Girls Linked to High Levels of Lead, Cadmium
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have found that exposure to lead in childhood may delay the onset of puberty in young girls, with higher doses increasing the chance for later maturation. The researchers analyzed data on blood drawn from more than 700 girls ages 6 to 11. They found that girls with elevated levels of lead (at or above five micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood) were 75 percent less likely than girls with low levels of lead to have key adolescent hormones at levels that are associated ...
“Rescuing” Baby Wildlife Unnecessary
This time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) begins getting calls about "abandoned" baby wild animals that well-meaning people believe are in need of rescue. These rescues are unnecessary, and they actually may do more harm than good. After giving birth, adult wildlife must forage to provide food for themselves and their young. That requires the adult animals to leave their newborns for short periods. The little one may look like it's been abandoned, but that seldom is the case. Common targets of unnecessary rescues are baby deer, temporarily left in a ...
New Study Says Stress May Delay Women Getting Pregnant
Women with high levels of substance indicating stress less likely to conceive A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford supports the widespread belief that stress may reduce a woman's chance of becoming pregnant. The study is the first of its kind to document, among women without a history of fertility problems, an association between high levels of a substance indicative of stress and a reduced chance of becoming pregnant. This line graph shows the saliva levels of alpha-amylase for women in the study, and categorizes the ...
Treating High Cholesterol
Navigating the Healthcare System Treating High Cholesterol By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. August 3, 2010 If you're older than 45, there's a good chance that you or someone you know has high cholesterol. It's so common that treating high cholesterol led to 44 million doctor visits in 2006. High cholesterol may be widespread, but understanding how to treat it can be confusing. However, lowering high cholesterol can prevent heart attacks and strokes. It could even save your life. That's why my agency, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), offers a guide called Treating High Cholesterol. The guide explains in ...
Healthcare
Delayed Puperty in Girls Linked to High Levels of Lead, Cadmium
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have found that exposure to...
New Study Says Stress May Delay Women Getting Pregnant
Women with high levels of substance indicating stress less likely to conceive A study by researchers...
Treating High Cholesterol
Navigating the Healthcare System Treating High Cholesterol By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. August 3, 2010 If...
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Multimedia
Meat Plant Closed After Undercover Video
Viewers should be advised this video is graphic. As a result of this undercover video, the Bushways Packing Company in Vermont has been shut down and the USDA is calling for a criminal investigation.
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Education
Florida College System Tops National Rankings for Eighth Straight Year
~ More than 52,000 associate degrees awarded through unwavering commitment to open-door policy ~ For the eighth year in a row, The Florida College System ranks among the top producers of associate degrees in the nation according to Community College Week’s annual Top 10 report. Despite record student enrollment and increasing budget concerns the... [Read more of this article]
Florida Students Improve Reading Skills
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT RESULTS SHOWCASE FLORIDA’S LONG-TERM READING SUCCESSES ~ Florida one of only nine states to achieve significant increases in eighth grade reading scores ~ TALLAHASSEE – Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith today announced Florida’s 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading results. The results... [Read more of this article]
Governor Unveils Record Proposed Education Budget
Governor Crist Unveils Record $22.7-Billion Proposed Budget for Pre-K-12 Education ~ Recommends increased K-12 per-student funding, higher teacher bonuses and flexibility in reducing class size~ ST. PETERSBURG – Governor Charlie Crist today highlighted his 2010-11 proposed budget for Pre K-12 education, recommending record level funding of $22.7 billion... [Read more of this article]
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Environment
“Rescuing” Baby Wildlife Unnecessary
This time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) begins getting calls about “abandoned” baby wild animals that well-meaning people believe are in need of rescue. These rescues are unnecessary, and they actually may do more harm than good. After giving birth, adult wildlife must forage to provide food for... [Read more of this article]
CDC to Monitor Reactions and Errors Associated with Blood Transfusions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the first national surveillance system to monitor adverse events in patients who receive blood transfusions. Read More →
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