OSHA and HIPAA Regulations
OSHA and HIPAA regulations were created for the safety of both patients and the staff. This includes the physical well being and private information of every employee as well as staff members. The compliance rules are set in place to help reduce risk in the workplace. On a regular basis conducted annually, OSHA training […]
Hazard Communication Standard Rule
Hazard communication standard final rule modifications. This rule will help around 43 million employees prevent injuries in the workplace and illnesses for those who work with or produce hazardous chemicals. One of the benefits of this new rule is to increase comprehension of information in the work place for employees. The new modification will help […]
Universal Vaccine Breakthrough
A new vaccine breakthrough has been discovered. There is a new type of immune cell that can protect you from different types of influenza. Soon, we will not have to update our flu shots every year. This includes influenza and A, B, C viruses. The body uses killer T cells to help fight against […]
Dangers in Ultra Processed Foods
A recent study has discovered that ultra processed foods can increase your risks of mortality. This may not be new information to you, but the vast amount of research about this topic that has surfaced had struck news. Ultra processed foods include bread, ready to eat meals, sugary drinks, and processed meats. Consequently people who […]
National Sleep Day
Sleep can be beneficial to you for many reasons. Some of these reasons include your mental and physical well being, as well as your immune system. One problem that may arise if you are not getting the recommend amount of sleep is pain sensitivity. As well as cardiovascular and negative affect on immune systems. […]
Debunking Vaccines That Cause Autism
Dr. Andrew Wakefields has conducted a study that recently went viral about vaccines. The study had been published in the British Medical Journal and was trying to link Autism with certain vaccines that caused major panic from parents all over the world. The article made vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella freighting for parents. The […]
Health and Safety Within Your Business
OSHA is an law that passed to protect American personnel from hazardous working conditions while following safety guidelines for businesses. Creation of policies and procedures help to ensure the safety of employees and take preventative measures. It is important that your business is effectively enforcing health and safety in the work place. Penalties for not […]
Are Opioids worth the Risk?
Back nearly 40 years ago opioids became widely used as people were under the impression that there was a low risk of addiction. Since then, this claim has been far from proven right. What exactly are opioids? Opioids, or narcotics, are used to treat pain by boosting certain levels of brain chemicals. The brain chemicals […]
New Approach to Cancer Therapy
The future of medical treatments is on the rise. Cancer has been affecting lives for years now and with a new approach using a light-activated metal this could change. Until now, there has been use of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy. These ways focus on fighting cancer cells by using the body’s own defense system. […]
Sequencing Technology to Detect Viruses
In order to quickly spot viruses in plants, there is a new technology hitting the market. CIRAD, the French Agricultural Centre for International Development, has created the Oxford Nanopore MinION. The MinION uses a sequencing approach to see different viruses in plants. The sequencing approach is explained by Phillippe Roumagnac, a virologist from CIRAD, as […]
New OSHA Silica Rule
OSHA has stated new rules on the use of silica because of the risk connected with exposure. Silica dust is found in many materials commonly used in construction, it is now being labeled as a health hazard. There are connections between exposure with silica and silicosis, kidney disease, respiratory diseases and various auto-immune diseases. To […]
New Wound healing Method
As our knowledge increases on the human body, why should we still be waiting around for our wounds to heal? There are already materials being used in the industry to treat burns and sores, in addition to implants being used to help improve bone repair. It has only been a matter of time before the […]