Suicide Statistics Show Disturbing Figures
Suicide has come out to be the second most likely cause of death among the youth in America. Suicide has been accounted to claim 1.3% deaths of the total number of fatalities annually recorded in America.
Taxes Hit US Cigarette Industry
After a series of regulations and tax increases applied on cigarettes, the number of smokers has massively decreased and the cigarette industry has been affected. As a result, local retailers across the country are reporting that they are selling less than half of the number of cigarettes that they used to sell before the new tax laws.
Pertussis Vaccination is Must for Everyone
As per Panhandle Health District authorities, whooping cough cases are on the rise. In the present year, as many as 57 whooping cough cases have been noticed in five northern regions.
Recently, two Idaho infants were admitted in the hospital with the deadly disease. They are being treated in the intensive care unit.
MDA Organizes Fund-Raising Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Many children and grown-up people suffer from one or the other form of muscular dystrophy.
In muscular dystrophy, the muscles become weak and as a result the person is not able to carry out his/her daily routine work efficiently.
Muscular Dystrophy Association organized a fund-raising campaign for the muscular dystrophy patients in West Lafayette.
Survey: Employers Passing on Health Costs to Workers
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Last week, a benchmark survey of employers revealed that because of a faltering economy and no rise in salaries, employees are carrying a lot of health coverage burden, compared to earlier times.
Report Reveals 40% Children in New York are Obese
According to a recent report, 40% of the children in the New York City are obese. The study that is said to be the biggest of its kind entailed kids from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Study: Pre-emptive Surgeries Might Lower the Possibility of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
On Monday, AFP news cited a study which said that preventive surgeries might be able to lower the possibility of contracting breast or ovarian cancer.
To Tame the Panic, Officials Advocate Early Flu Shots
In order to contain the mayhem created by the flu, the officials are all set to make the flu shots accessible early this year. Learning lessons from the past, the Government and the commercial retailers are laying huge emphasis on the importance of being vaccinated against the flu.
Dog Treats to the Tune of 75,000 Bags Recalled by Hartz Mountain Corporation
In the wake of a probable salmonella threat, one of the leading dog treats is being recalled from all across the US.
The Company named, Hartz Mountain Corporation has announced bags of their naturals real beef treats and it is reported that the recall is to the tune of as many as 75,000 bags.
Failed blowout preventer hauled aboard ship
A blowout preventer has been brought out in the Gulf which may give important forensic evidence regarding its failure which had led to the largest accidental oil spill in the world. This has been done following the investigation after the incident.
Expiring tax cuts pose dilemma for US lawmakers
US lawmakers coming back from the summer break are facing a dilemma on tax cuts which will expire at year end, as the economy appears to be going ahead of the upcoming congress elections.
Bristol Palin Denies She's a 'DWTS' Diva
As Bristol Palin appeared on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' Friday night, she spoke about her rumored diva-like demeanor with ballroom professional Mark Ballas during rehearsals.
Comedians mourn for Robert Schimmel who died in a car accident
Very tragic news came out yesterday regarding the death of comedian Robert Schimmel who passed away on Friday due to a fatal injury in a car crash last week.
U.S. jobs data set to increase local parts
The Australian stock index convention price for September is the calculation of the local market to open 50 points higher up 1.1 percent, when the Wall Street finished on a higher note.
As the chief economist Shane Oliver said, the estimated fiscal data from the United States and China helped to emphasize that there would be a twofold dunk slump.
'Never Let Me Go,' no need to spell it all out
The dystopian drama "Never Let Me Go" directed by Mark Romanek released this year. As luck has it, Romanek’s last 3 movies crashed at the box office back to back. This made him think twice about the kind of movies he was making.
Justin Bieber fever rising at Md. State Fairgrounds
Thousands of fans smitten by Justin Bieber lined up at the Maryland State Fairgrounds gates dressed up with colorful Justin Bieber outfits and pajamas and everything else related to the singing star, since early Sunday morning in Timonium just to reserve a good seat for the star's sold-out concert tonight.
Pitchford reveals how Gearbox got to own Duke Nukem franchise
Close on the heels of the surprise resurrection of Duke Nukem Forever by Gearbox and 2K Games – with the companies presenting a playable demo of the game at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle -, it is now being reported that the game’s creator 3D Realms had sold the rights to Gearbox.
Blumenthal praises Craigslist’s decision to censor its ‘adult services’ section
The recent decision by online classified service Craigslist, to censor its ‘adult services’ section, has been called “a good step” by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who has also said that “a continuing battle has to be fought” against prostitution ads.
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