Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women between the ages of 35 and 74, according to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). In addition, the American Cancer Society estimates that 21,990 women will be newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer and another 15,460 will die from ovarian cancer in 2011. A woman’s chances
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CPSC Announces Recall of Table-Top Clip-on Chairs Due to Amputation and Fall Hazards
The Colorado-based firm phil&teds USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 54,000 “metoo” Clip-on Chairs, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), due to defects creating fall and amputation hazards. The defects involve missing or worn clamp pads which allow the chairs to detach from the table surface, resulting in a fall hazard. In
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Raising Awareness of the Risks of Sickle Cell Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the United States. Although the majority of those affected are Hispanic or African American, SCD occurs in people of many different racial and ethnic backgrounds. As September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, it is a good
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NIOSH Issues Warnings and Provides Resources Workers Should Be Aware of in Wake of Hurricane Irene
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene continues to plague the East Coast with rain and flooding while efforts are being made to repair the damage that was done. In order to aid these efforts, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has provided information on safety hazards, as well as helpful resources for flood,
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding the Risks of Prostate Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men aside from skin cancer, and is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death among American men, following lung cancer. In 2011, approximately 240,890 new prostate cancer diagnoses will be made and approximately 33,720 men will die as the result of prostate
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