Health News

Nippin' and Tuckin' in Rochester

A new study shows Rochester is among the top ten Nip and Tuck Cities in the US.

23.08.2008 10:37:35 - Health News

Flu season is already a focus

It is hard to believe summer is almost over and that means before we know it we will be in the beginning stages of flu season.

23.08.2008 06:08:22 - Health News

Cholesterol pill taken by thousands linked to increased risk of cancer

Risk: Cholersterol reducing pill Inegy has been linked to cancer A pill that lowers cholesterol and is taken by thousands of Britons has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.

23.08.2008 06:08:11 - Health News

Scientists say they can make blood from stem cells

Scientists said Tuesday they have devised a way to grow large quantities of blood in the lab using human embryonic stem cells, potentially making blood drives a relic of the past.

23.08.2008 06:07:53 - Health News

FDA clears Amgen drug for blood-clotting disorder

Federal regulators on Friday approved a biotech drug from Amgen Inc. to treat a rare blood-clotting disorder.

23.08.2008 06:07:33 - Health News

FDA allows radiation of lettuce, spinach

When you think of radiation what comes to mind?

The federal government said it can be a good thing to help kill harmful bacteria.

Starting Friday, food producers can zap fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce.

23.08.2008 06:07:18 - Health News

Vaccine Fears Contribute to Jump in Measles Cases

The number of measles cases so far in 2008 is more than triple those reported in 2007, federal health officials say.

22.08.2008 20:31:52 - Health News

Mold Found | Kansas Dept . of Health & Environment Lab

Mold Found | Kansas Department of Health and Environment Lab | Inaccurate Statement made about Health Affects

I almost cannot believe the statement made by the spokesperson for the KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT LAB - not only is it very inaccurate but it sounds just like something the insurance industry, politicians and others would say. Those who are responsible for keeping laws from being made to protect people from the toxins these molds produce that ARE PROVEN to cause "health issues."

21.08.2008 22:41:38 - Health News

Stem Cell Research Moves Into the Bloodstream

Researchers have found yet another way stem cells could help people, this time by acting as red blood cells.

21.08.2008 18:11:33 - Health News

Evergreen Square | Mold so Hazardous to Health Hazmat Respirators worn by Inspectors

Evergreen residents blame mold for health woes

By Emily LeCoz
Daily Journal
8/20/2008

From the Article -

TUPELO - Past and current residents of the Evergreen Square apartment complex blame its well-documented mold problem for their numerous illnesses and claim the entire property is a health hazard. At least a half dozen families said their members have suffered chronic respiratory illnesses, asthma, sinus infections, allergies, vomiting or depression since moving into the apartment complex on Lawndale Drive. According to mold tests done late last year by a national environmental laboratory testing service provider, PRO-LAB, apartments at Evergreen Square contained several strains of mold, including:

- Alternaria
- Aspergillus
- Basidiospores
- Cladosporium
- Hyphae
- Penicillium
- Rusts
- Smuts

The owner of Evergreen Square, Ronald Von Kurnatowski Jr. of New Orleans-based Fountainbleau Management Services, said the mold has been cleaned up and claimed he's unaware of any lingering issues.

But residents say otherwise.

Reporter Michaela Morris contributed to this story.
Contact Emily Le Coz at (662) 678-1588 or emily.lecoz@djournal.com

Article - http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=277805&pub=1&div=News

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21.08.2008 18:02:39 - Health News