Friday, September 3, 2010

Healthcare

Delayed Puperty in Girls Linked to High Levels of Lead, Cadmium

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

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

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

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

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 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

“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

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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