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ER Visits tied to energy drinks double since 20070
- Food & Nutrition
- January 22, 2013
A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Associated Press, 1/16/2013
READ MOREER doc’s touching letter to patient’s family goes viral0
- Making a Positive Difference
- February 16, 2013
An emergency room doctor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital touched the hearts of millions after a personal letter about the death of a patient went viral. The 24-year-old son whose mother died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital said, "This letter from my late mother's doctor has changed my life." It goes to show how a simple, thoughtful
READ MOREEPA probes health risks left by old lead factory sites0
- Environmental Well-Being
- October 18, 2012
In response to a USA TODAY investigation, the EPA and states are finding lead poisoning risks around several old factory sites in neighborhoods where children play. USA Today, 10/14/2012
READ MOREEPA probes health risks left by old lead factory sites0
- Green Initiatives
- October 18, 2012
In response to a USA TODAY investigation, the EPA and states are finding lead poisoning risks around several old factory sites in neighborhoods where children play. USA Today, 10/14/2012
READ MOREEPA Lists Dry Cleaning Chemical Likely Carcinogen0
- Environmental Well-Being
- February 17, 2012
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has declared tetrachlorethylene, or PERC, a chemical used by many dry cleaners, a likely human carcinogen. “The evidence against this ubiquitous dry cleaning chemical piled up for years, like dirty laundry in the corner of the room,” said David Andrews, Ph.D., a senior scientist with Environmental Working Group. “It’s encouraging
READ MOREEnvironmentally Conscious Companies Have More Productive Employees0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 28, 2012
A recent study from researchers at UCLA found that businesses that follow "green" standards have employees that are 16% more productive than less sustainable companies. Apparently, if a company is trying to be better for the planet, its workers will strive to be better for the company. Fast Co.Exist, 9/19/2012
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