January 2013

Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation. The risk of frostbite is increased in people with reduced blood circulation...

Adults need more than just the flu vaccine. It is now easier for adults to find all of the vaccinations adults need. The HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online service that helps consumers locate vaccine providers (like pharmacies and health clinics). By entering an address or zip code, you can easily find nearby providers of recommended adult vaccinations including the...

Cool Tip of the Week Make Arrangements for Your Pets During Winter Weather - If you have pets, bring them indoors. If you cannot bring them inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure that they have access to unfrozen water. Learn more >> For more information on Winter Weather safety, see CDC's site for Emergency Preparedness &...

Lorice Enterprises LLC of Albany, N.Y., has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for one willful and eight serious violations of safety standards after the company was inspected in August 2012. The company was reported to OSHA by the New York State Asbestos Control Bureau after it was found that workers were improperly removing asbestos-containing roofing material...

The DOL reminds us that January's frigid temperatures are sweeping across much of the nation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is on the case. Outdoor workers engaged in activities during extreme cold are at risk of trench foot, frostbite, hypothermia and other illnesses. OSHA has life-saving information available online for employers and workers. If you're involved in emergency...

it has been almost two years since a devastating tornado ripped through the town of Joplin, Missouri, and the community continues to rebuild. Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Joplin to learn more about The Independent Living Center -Joplin (TILC), one of seven programs chosen as a promising example of FEMA’s Whole Community Approach to emergency management...

Dr. Bruce Gellin, Director of the National Vaccine Program Office, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, talks about why people over 65 are at a higher risk for the the flu and what they should do to protect themselves.

Performing CPR for longer periods of time boosts chances of survival in both children and adults in hospital settings, two large U.S. studies show. The first study examined the medical records of more than 3,400 hospitalized children in the United States and Canada who suffered cardiac arrest between 2000 and 2009. The second study looked at 64,000 adult hospital patients...

Martin Luther King Jr. has now been dead longer than he lived. But what an extraordinary life it was. At 33, he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech. At 35, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. At 39, he was assassinated, but...

Drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mix of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which...