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Researcher Granted $1 Million to Study Deadly Bacteria Passed to Babies From 25 Percent of Mothers
August 22nd 2014New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry will study the transmission of a bacteria that up to 40 percent of healthy women carry, which becomes deadly when passed on to infants during birth.
Expert Busts Myths About Ticks
August 21st 2014A walk through the woods, a fishing trip, or an evening playing in the yard with your children are situations with the potential to encounter dozens, even hundreds of blood-sucking pests known as ticks. Ticks can be a problem year-round, but they pose the most threat in warmer summer months. These disease carriers could be harmful to humans and pets alike.
Environmental Hygiene: The Importance of Process, Product and Practice
August 20th 2014Environmental hygiene can be addressed through process, product and practice, working in concert to address what should be done and with what tools, and in a manner congruent with best-practice recommendations and evidence-based guidelines.
