May 10th, 2009 In 1997, the US Environmental Protection Agency conducted an experiment in Minnesota to test methods of measuring children’s pesticide exposures. In the study, 102 samples were collected from homes with children in both urban and rural areas of Minnesota.
Samples collected by researchers included air, tap water, food, beverages, soil, dust, blood, urine, and hair [...]
May 8th, 2009 It is not completely understood what causes brain cancer in children. However, studies have found that children who live in homes where their parents use pesticides are twice as likely to develop brain cancer versus those that live in residences in which no pesticides are used. Herbicide use in particular has been shown to elevate cancer risks in individuals.
May 6th, 2009 A time meant for celebration and joy for a pregnant Texas woman quickly turned tragic.
Judy Trunnell, a 33-year-old Texas woman who died Tuesday is the first known fatality from the swine flu outbreak in the United States.
May 6th, 2009 Though this plan is still in the works, health officials told lawmakers Wednesday it took only two weeks to identify the genetic characteristics of swine flu, which means developing a vaccine is definitely a plausible feat.
May 3rd, 2009 With all the media attention surrounding the Swine Flu outbreaks, many of you are probably wondering, what exactly is Swine Flu? How is it transmitted and what are symptoms and risks pertaining to the virus?
Swine Influenza, otherwise known as Swine Flu is caused by a strain of the influenza virus known as the swine influenza virus..
May 2nd, 2009 In light of the current Swine Flu epidemic, U.S. Health Officials have begun researching and collecting information for developing a possible vaccine. The vaccine will take months to develop and there is no guarantee of it’s effectiveness.However, with 109 confirmed Swine Flu causes in the United States since Thursday, and the recent death of 21-month old Mexican baby taken to a Texas hospital for treatment, a vaccine seems to be the next best step for controlling outbreaks. Although Swine Flu cases are typically mild, fatalities can be expected to occur. The goal is to provide a vaccine before the outbreaks reach a pandemic level.