Sources of E. coli are not always what they seem
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified sources of Escherichia coli bacteria that could help restore the reputation of local livestock. Studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ...
Nov 29, 2012
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Cornell offers only U.S. salmonella dublin test for cattle
Presence of invasive insect in Senegal confirmed
Researchers monitor 'red tides' in Chesapeake Bay
Researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science continue to monitor the algal blooms that have been discoloring Chesapeake Bay waters during the last few weeks. These "red tides" occur in the lower ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Crossing the gap: Civil engineers develop improved method for detecting, measuring bridge damage
A ratings system developed by a group of Kansas State University researchers could keep bridges safer and help prevent catastrophic collapses.
Jul 19, 2012
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New insights into when beach sand may become unsafe for digging and other contact
On warm days, the beach seems an ideal destination for family rest and relaxation. Who hasn't built a sand castle or been buried up to the neck in sand? However, that family fun has a dark side -- sand can ...
Apr 11, 2012
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Pa. woman: Chemicals in my water in drilling area
(AP) -- A woman says state environmental officials refused to do follow-up tests after their lab reported her drinking water contained chemicals, but it's unclear where the pollutants came from.
Feb 24, 2012
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'Iron' fist proposed for Miami's giant snail problem
Novo Nordisk pays $26.7 million to settle claims
Danish drug company Novo Nordisk has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it promoted the misuse of blood clotting drug NovoSeven, the US Justice Department announced Friday.
Jun 11, 2011
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Temperature, humidity affect health benefits of green tea powders
New study: Medical and financial impact of drug-related poisonings treated in US EDs
Over the past decade, drug-related poisonings have been on the rise in the United States. In fact, in many states drug-related poisoning deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crash fatalities to become the ...
Mar 01, 2011
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Drug companies to pay 421 million USD for price scam
Three pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay 421 million dollars for reporting inflated drug prices to the US government, officials said Tuesday.
Dec 07, 2010
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Most suicidal adolescents receive follow-up care after ER visits
For suicidal adolescents, the emergency department (ED) is most often the chosen portal to mental health services. New research, presented Friday, Oct. 1, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and ...
Oct 01, 2010
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Many hospital emergency department visits could be treated elsewhere, study finds
About 17 percent of all visits to hospital emergency departments across the United States could be treated at retail medical clinics or urgent care centers, potentially saving $4.4 billion annually in health care costs, according ...
Sep 07, 2010
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