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High levels of bacteria found in kitchen towels: study

Tucson, AZ – You might want to think twice before reaching for a kitchen towel to dry your hands or dishes. A new study from the University of Arizona has revealed that these towels can be covered in an assortment of bacteria.

Holding receipts after using hand sanitizer may increase BPA absorption, study says

Columbia, MO – Hand sanitizer may increase the body’s absorption of a chemical commonly found on paper receipts and potentially linked to adverse health effects, according to a new University of Missouri study.

Shift workers should skip high-iron foods at night, researchers say

Salt Lake City – Shift workers who eat high-iron foods at night may disrupt their liver’s circadian clock and experience abnormal blood glucose levels, indicates a new study from the University of Utah.

Wearing dentures while sleeping can double risk of pneumonia: study

Alexandria, VA – Seniors should stick to a nighttime habit of removing their dentures before bed, suggests a recent study that found sleeping while wearing the removable devices doubles the risk of pneumonia among the elderly.
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Bicyclist fatalities increasing, report says

Washington – Bicycle-related deaths are on the rise, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Trends in … fall protection

Talk to people within the fall protection industry, and you will encounter a common mantra: fall-related worker deaths are preventable. And yet, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls to a lower level resulted in 574 work-related fatalities in 2013. If these deaths were preventable, where is the disconnect?

Salary Survey 2014

Safety+Health presents the results of its 2014 Salary Survey of safety professionals. How does your salary stack up?

Highlights from the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo

Safety+Health provides a recap of the biggest news out of the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo, which took place Sept. 13-19 in San Diego.

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Physicians share tips for a safe Halloween

Washington – Halloween can be a lot of fun for children, but the American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding parents to keep safety in mind.

Smoking tied to 14 million major medical cases: study

Silver Spring, MD – American adults suffered about 14 million major medical conditions related to smoking in 2009, according to a new report from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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