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China Moves to High Alert for H7N9 Bird Flu

The Xinhua news agency reported China has banned trading of live birds in some regions as the number of infections and deaths has increased.

The rule will require employers to notify OSHA of work-related fatalities within eight hours and work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or an employee

Higher Mortality Rate for Heart Attack Patients Reaching Hospitals in Off-Hours

Mayo Clinic researchers performed a meta-analysis of 36 studies involving 1.9 million patients with acute myocardial infarction. They found differences in mortality between those arriving at the hospital in off-hours and regular hours have increased in recent years.

Norovirus Spreading in TX, LA Oysters

The FDA has issued a warning that the highly contagious virus is spreading through oysters.

Signed Budget Supports Health & Wellness: Harkin

The appropriations bill signed into law Jan. 17 provides nearly $1 billion for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin created in the Affordable Care Act.

Long-Haul Truckers More Likely to Be Obese, NIOSH Finds

The agency released a study that found long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese when compared to the rest of the working population.

Honeywell Presents Hometown Heroes Award to Operation USA CEO

The company gives the award to Richard Walden, having partnered with his company since 2004.

MSHA on Time Implementing Upper Big Branch Corrective Actions

The agency has addressed all recommendations made in 2012.

The annual Great American Smokeout, a day when smokers are strongly encouraged to quit, occurs on the third Thursday of November.

CDC Marks 50th Anniversary of Surgeon General's Report

The first report on smoking and health was released Jan. 11, 1964. Since then, no other issue has engaged the U.S. surgeons general more than smoking.



Results of NIOSH IBM Study Published

The organization publishes the results following a public presentation in Endicott, NY.

FDA Approves New Drug for Type 2 Diabetes

The agency approves Farxiga tablets, designed to help glycemic control.

LA Sues Oil Company for Allegedly Breaching Environmental Regulations

The city of Los Angeles' Attorney's Office has sued AllenCo Energy.

NIOSH to Host Public Meeting to Present IBM Study Results

The agency will host a meeting to present the results of a health study done on former workers at an IBM facility.

EFSA Study Suggests Exposure to Neurotoxic Pesticides Harmful

The organization releases a report suggesting that neonicotinoids may affect the development of the nervous system.

Almost All Raw Chicken Breast Produced in U.S. Contains Gut Bacteria

Consumer Reports states that 97 percent of raw chicken breast it tested contains gut bacteria that could make people sick if handled improperly.

DOT, NHTSA Launch Holiday Crackdown on Drunk Driving

The two organizations launch the annual campaign aimed at preventing drunk driving over the holidays.

UK Company Responsible for Employees Developing Vibration-Related Disease

Onesubsea UK Limited cited by HSE for putting workers at risk for hand arm vibration syndrome.

Food Safety in Restaurants Study Reveals Startling Data

The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, points to a lack of safe procedures for raw ground beef and leafy greens in many restaurants.

FDA's Newly Proposed Rule Analyzes Antibacterial Soap Effectiveness

The FDA proposed a new rule designed to determine both the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial hand soap and body washes.

ASSE, COSHA and ISHA Sign Global Health and Safety Memorandum

The organizations sign a memorandum of understanding to promote global workplace safety efforts.

Merck Alzheimer’s Drug Advances to Late-Stage Trials

The drug, which is currently the industry’s best hope for treating Alzheimer’s, moves to big trials.

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