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Announcement is latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water…

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces the latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A simple blood test every five years is sufficient to screen low risk men for prostate cancer, new research has…

The new water supply system, built by the villagers through a cash-for-work program, was a project implemented by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in coordination with the local government. It was unveiled on 7 March…

​ST. PAUL — Scrolling through social media on your cell phone. Unwrapping that delicious cheeseburger. Checking that work email that someone just sent. Those are all fine — from the comfort of your couch. Behind the wheel? They could be…

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Drinking water previously contained unsafe levels of arsenic. April 4, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO (April 4, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…

Mayor Harrell’s draft Transportation Levy Proposal would fund SDOT to maintain and modernize Seattle’s transportation system, deliver major projects, and support better, safer connections in neighborhoods throughout the city.…

Charles Birch, known as Mungo, was working with his team in Gaza long before the 7 October conflict, clearing unexploded munitions from the occupied territory. He told Conor Lennon from UN News that all of their earlier work has been…

Be Prepared and Safe for Severe Weather in Idaho When springtime rolls around, so does the unpredictable nature of its weather patterns.  Severe weather can strike anytime and anywhere. From thunderstorms that brings damaging…

NEW YORK CITY, September 23, 2021 – Veterans make up roughly 7% of U.S. adults, but they account for 18% of the nation’s gun suicide deaths. Today, Brady and the Ad Council are launching new digital video public service advertisements…

In the fall, I participated in a fellowship with the Religious Action Center (RAC), where Jewish teenagers from around the country collaborated on social justice issues. In the fellowship, we each chose a project to help the community:…

In the fall, I participated in a fellowship with the Religious Action Center (RAC), where Jewish teenagers from around the country collaborated on social justice issues. In the fellowship, we each chose a project to help…

1. IntroductionHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global health problem, and chronic HBV infection significantly increases the risk of liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients . The…

Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the United States. In ancient times, eclipse-viewers thought they were watching the Sun be eaten by…

Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S. In ancient times, eclipse-viewers thought they were watching the Sun be…

Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If…

1. Introduction“No health without perinatal mental health” .The perinatal period is a highly dynamic phase marked by alternating pleasant and worrisome thoughts and moods. Particularly in individuals deemed “fragile”, there is an…

In the last year, the Bolivian people have had to cope with devastating floods, the hottest year on record, and the most severe drought in their history.Over two million people suffered from the lack of rain, while the storms left over…

NEW YORK, NY, July 11, 2023 — Today, the Ad Council and Brady, in partnership with dentsu, launched the newest addition to the life-saving End Family Fire program: “Safe Stories,” a multimedia campaign and immersive digital experience…

For Immediate Release Contact InformationCynthia SantanaPhone: 206-256-5219Email:cynthia.santana@seattle.gov Seattle, WA (March 26, 2024) – The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) investigated Instacart for alleged…

Higher Education Institutions grapple with gender-based violence (GBV), challenging the safety and efficacy of student advocacy. The organisation 16 Ways for 16 Days underscores the urgent need for collective action and…

The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in the most common type of abortion in the nation.The central dispute in the case is whether the…

Editor’s Note: This post was updated on March 13, 2024 following the European Parliament’s endorsement of the EU AI Act. Today marks a historic milestone for artificial intelligence (AI): the European Parliament has…

During her visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Vice President Harris is announcing two solutions to keep guns out of the hands of people in crisis. Keeping students safe from gun violence in…

Data from two CDC reports today show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time. In the first study, CDC reviewed data from two of its vaccine safety monitoring systems,…

CREEMORE, Ontario, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we approach World Water Day on March 22, Water First Education and Training Inc. wants to know what safe water means to you. For the Creemore, Ontario-based nonprofit, safe…

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 360: Coaching Home Care Clients to Prepare Their Homes for Safe Care Visits: A Mixed-Methods Study to Evaluate a Nurse-Led Educational Intervention Process International Journal of Environmental Research and…

4.1. Inter-Annual Variation of the Onset ApproachesWe explore the inter-annual yield response to varying sowing dates and evaluate the year-to-year changes of the onset to identify any particular features. Figure 3a shows the…

On Sunday August 7 1994, an explosion at the Moura No 2 underground coal mine in Queensland led to the deaths of 11 miners. This tragedy was the catalyst for a major shakeup in the approach to safety in all kinds of mines around…

Sexting involves taking self-made naked or partially naked sexual photos, videos or explicit texts and sending them online or via a mobile phone. They are more commonly referred to as “nudes” or “dick pics” by young people. A 2021…

March 15, 2024 – King City, Ontario Weather services, such as weather and environmental prediction, are more important than ever in preparing for, and responding to, increasingly severe weather as a result of climate change. A…

Amidst a backdrop of relentless rain and rising floodwaters, a story of hope emerged from the Nullarbor. Premier Roger Cook announced, with palpable relief, the safe recovery…

Floods are among the most common and devastating natural disasters in the United States, and Idaho is no exception. In conjunction with Flood Awareness Week in Idaho, the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) urges all…

In early March 2024 the residents of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and the economic capital of the country, were hit by extended cuts in water supplies. This was a new low after months of continuous deterioration.…

MADISON, Miss. – Springtime weather brings warmer temperatures and flowers, but also a higher likelihood of severe storms coming through your neighborhood or floodwaters running down your streets. You can find specific flooding and…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In an impressive showing of alliteration, Sen. Chuck Schumer recently described the trending nicotine…

In the film “Top Gun: Maverick,” Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is charged with training young pilots to complete a seemingly impossible mission — to fly their jets deep into a rocky canyon, staying so low to…

What do meteor showers, medicine, and MIT have in common? Aerospace engineering major Nicole McGaa. The senior has long been drawn to both space and medicine. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she would…

Media AdvisoryTuesday, March 5, 2024 Multi-country findings provide evidence on HIV prevention for a priority…

Younger kids are becoming increasingly comfortable with technology More and more kids are adopting tech at younger and younger ages. In fact, a recent NewsNation article brought to light how COVID-19 increased kids’ comfort with…

COVID vaccines have been contentious ever since they were developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though the evidence is that they are safe and effective. One of the concerns has been whether the vaccines were safe for…

March 4, 2024—Eating a plant-based diet over the long term does not appear to increase the risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.…

For Immediate Release Contact InformationCynthia SantanaPhone: 206-256-5219Email: cynthia.santana@seattle.gov Seattle, WA (March 1, 2024) – The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) investigated Zinoff Enterprises,…

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February 26, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with California Resources Corporation (CRC) and Elk Hills…

Abstract Because of the recent focus on television violence, it is more a question of 'when,' rather than 'if,' Congress will take action on this issue. 'Safe harbor' regulation, or restricting violent programming to certain hours…

Keeping your home warm without spending a fortune can be a challenge in this age of rising energy prices. Radiator heaters are known to be effective, but could they solve your energy woes, and are they safe? While there were once safety…

1. IntroductionZoonotic RNA virus outbreaks regularly arise in our connected world, mainly because of their high mutation rate and persistence in reservoir hosts . ZIKV is an emerging member of the Flavivirus genus and is closely…

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