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logs for staff and regular visitors into and out of the west wing. president biden for his part not talking about it. deferring all questions to the secret service. listen. [shouted questions] >> gillian: mark morgan says someone could be intentionally hindering the investigation. he tells the daily mail, quote, they know who comes in and when they come in, theyre checked and are video cameras everywhere? are they able to talk to the people they would need to without any roadblocks? le...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that safety investigators found a brick manufacturer exposed workers to silica respiratory hazards that have the potential to lead to lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease., , , , According to the DOL, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the clay brick manufacturer with 11 serious citations and proposed penalties of over $212,000. Some of the specific violatio....

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that in 2021, 4.5% of adults aged 18 and over were electronic cigarette users. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently released data from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) that showed 2.1 million youth also use e-cigarettes., , , , This means tens of millions of e-cigarettes are used daily. These devices work by producing an aerosol when a liquid is heated that usually contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals. While e-....

Klebsiella is a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause different types of serious healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These can include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis., , , , The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that increasingly, Klebsiella bacteria have developed antimicrobial resistance, most recently to the class of antibiotics known as carbapenems. In healthcare settings, Klebsiella infections ca....

Fecal contamination of natural water sources and reservoirs is a significant water quality concern. The threat to public health comes when surface water is contaminated with fecal matter and can cause illnesses and outbreaks of gastroenteric diseases when they are used for human consumption and recreational activities. Outside of the public health threat, water contamination can also severely affect coastal environments that rely on beaches and swimming areas for their local economy., , , , Po....

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that an estimated 1 in 15 homes in the country have high radon levels. The agency also warns that high radon levels can be a risk across the entire nation and that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers, claiming the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year., , , , Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is released in rock, soil, and water. In homes and buildings, it can accumulate to dangerous leve....

Late last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published new information following a previously posted safety alert concerning applesauce pouches that could contain elevated lead levels. The update added additional brands of apple puree and applesauce products that the agency recommends people do not eat, sell, or serve., , , , The product contamination concerns began after the FDA, along with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Caroli....

Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The purpose of the revised NEP was to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts likely to cause fire, flash fire, deflagration, and explosion hazards. The revisions introduced a new approach for locating and inspecting subject establishments according to OSHA., , , , Combustible materials can burn rapidly when in.....

Recently, a number of media outlets reported on elevated radon levels that were discovered last year in several rooms at a daycare center at an Air Force base in Missouri. The case was covered by the national news because the findings were overlooked and it took a year before any action was taken to mitigate radon exposure risks for the children and daycare employees., , , , Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is released in rock, soil and water. In homes and buildings, it can.....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. Almost 200,000 people in the country are told they have lung cancer and about 136,000 people die from this disease each year according to the agency. To spread awareness of lung cancer and things people can do to lessen their chances of developing it, the month of November is recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month., , , , To prevent....