The increased prevalence of contagious skin infections, the threat of pandemic flu and the upcoming cold season prompted The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) to issue its second Clean Hands Report CardSM, giving America a "C-minus", a downgrade from 2004, when the country received a "C. [click link for full article]
Diabetes puts people at risk of developing critical illness and dying early, but obesity without diabetes does not. A study published today in the open access journal Critical Care reveals that individuals suffering from diabetes are three times more at risk of developing critical illness and dying young than individuals who do not have diabetes. Obese individuals who do not have diabetes, by
The increased prevalence of contagious skin infections, the threat of pandemic flu and the upcoming cold season prompted The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) to issue its second Clean Hands Report Card(SM), giving America a "C-minus", a downgrade from 2004, when the country received a "C."
Those who took part in the rescue, recovery and cleanup operations at the World Trade Center are learning that heroism alone is not enough to stay safe.
Students from Altoona (Wisconsin) Middle School know about the health benefits of hand hygiene hands down. And their in-school efforts teaching about the importance of clean hands have led to national recognition: they are the top recipients in the 2006 "Healthy Schools, Healthy People It's a SNAP" national awards program.
Students from DeLaura Middle School in Satellite Beach, Fla., know how to make a difference through hand hygiene. And their in-school efforts teaching about the importance of clean hands have led to national recognition: they are one of two runners up in the "Healthy Schools, Healthy People It's a SNAP" national awards program.
Students at Ralston Middle School in Belmont, Calif., believe that hand hygiene makes a difference in reducing school absenteeism. And their in-school efforts teaching about the importance of clean hands have led to national recognition for the second year in a row: they are one of two runners up in the 2006 "Healthy Schools, Healthy People It's a SNAP" national awards program.