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CPSC to Investigate Chinese Drywall in the United States
For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and numerous state departments of health have been working together to investigate and analyze how Chinese made drywall entered into the country, where it was used, what is in it, and what impact it may have on human health and corrosion of electrical and metal components. WHAT: Results from three initial drywall studies will be released today: 1) an elemental study; 2) a 10-home air monitoring study; and 3) preliminary findings from chamber studies. Produced B-roll of homes with reported drywall problems and inspection of homes with soundbites.
For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com Kids love Halloween. But for children with severe food allergies, the season can be an emotionally troubling time as these children are faced with the temptation of delicious treats they canât eat and parties they canât fully enjoy. This is also a frightening and anxious time for many parents who fear that their child might feel alienated or sneak a forbidden candy while at school or trick-or-treating. If your child has a food allergy, then the candy he or she brings home from trick-or-treating may be more frightening to you than any ghost or goblin. Ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts and even milk â common in many Halloween treats â can trigger severe allergy attacks. But unless you carefully scour the labels on everything your child brings home and lean over his or her shoulder at every Halloween get-together, you may miss some hidden dangers. Stacy DeBroff, parenting expert and author, discusses new survey results that show moms are not exactly ready ...
For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com We are used to being told to eat our âgreens.â But what about our reds, blues, yellows and oranges? According to a new report, 78% of Americans are suffering a âphytonutrientâ gap, missing out on the disease-fighting benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables. The most severe gap was found in blue/purple fruits and vegetables â with 88% of Americans falling short. Americaâs Phytonutrient Report is the first major analysis of fruit and vegetable consumption by color category to calculate a âphytonutrient gap.â Registered physician assistant and health/lifestyle expert Amy Hendel shares some findings from the report along with simple tips to add color to your diet. Hendel says that Americaâs Phytonutrient Report by Nutrilite is the first major analysis of fruit and vegetable consumption by color category which revealed a shortage of important âphytonutrientsâ in our diets. A staggering 8 out of 10 Americans are missing out on the health benefits of a diet rich ...
More more info visit www.newsinfusion.com A new survey found most women donât understand the importance of accreditation in breast cancer treatment centers. Surprisingly, new research from the American College of Surgeons found two-thirds of women (66%) admit they were not aware or did not know if breast cancer treatment centers and facilities can be accredited. However, where women choose to get breast cancer treatment can impact the care they receive, and ultimately the results they achieve. To be âaccredited,â breast cancer centers must follow a comprehensive and consistent set of standards for treatment based on medical guidelines and evidence. They must also support patientsâ social and emotional needs. Accredited centers are screened by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program of the American College of Surgeons and advised by leading patient groups and professional medical societies. After a brief overview of accreditation â what it means and why it is important â ...
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