A review of the French CERENAT study and earlier long-term research argues that radiofrequency fields from mobile phones should be classified as a Group 2A probable human carcinogen, and calls for more work on cordless phones, base stations, Wi-Fi routers and other wireless devices.
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Drug
Statins cut heart risk, but boost diabetes mellitus risk
Following HIV outpatients at eight clinic sites from 2002 to 2011, researchers found those who used statins had a moderately higher rate of new diabetes than those who did not, echoing earlier findings in other populations.
Drug
Can A Pill Really Make You Sexy?
The author argues that hormone replacement therapy was marketed to women as a way to stay youthful until it was tied to heart attacks and cancer, and that the same pitch now sells “Low T” to men while grief, ordinary life problems and children's behaviour get medicated.
Environment
GE Mosquitoes Could Soon Be on the Loose
An advocacy appeal opposing Oxitec's plan to release millions of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the Florida Keys, arguing independent scientists doubt the dengue-control plan will work and that US rules for GE insects are inadequate. Readers are asked to write the FDA.
Miscellaneous
United Fresh Launches 2015 Compensation Survey
United Fresh opened its 2015 compensation survey to U.S. and Canadian produce companies, adding Director of Social Responsibility and Accounting Manager roles. Results due this spring will let firms benchmark pay and benefits by sector, ownership type and geography.
Miscellaneous
New Resource Builds the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores
The National Association of Convenience Stores and United Fresh published a primer on selling more fresh produce in convenience stores, pairing industry and consumer trend analysis with practical merchandising ideas. More than two dozen companies helped develop it.
Drug
Early use of antibiotics may boost asthma risk
A survey of 7,389 Seoul middle school students found antibiotic use in infancy, bronchiolitis in the first two years and parental asthma were each independent risk factors for childhood asthma; children with both antibiotics and bronchiolitis fared worst.
Environment
UN says people should not use audio players for more than one hour per day
The Associated Press reported that the WHO recommends people limit audio player use to one hour a day and turn the volume down to prevent potentially permanent hearing damage.
Government
Consumers told it to the FTC: Top 10 complaints for 2014
The FTC's 2014 tally of more than 2.5 million complaints put identity theft first at 13 percent and debt collection second at 11 percent. Imposter scams reached the top three for the first time, driven by IRS and other government impostor frauds.
Miscellaneous
Silage trials show forage type and variety selection key to yield and quality
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension trials of 90 forage sorghum silage varieties in Potter County found wide variation in yield and quality between varieties. Agronomist Jourdan Bell says sorghum silage needs about half the irrigation water of corn silage.
Drug
MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163 Recalled
Teleflex Medical issued two Class I recalls of the MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163 after cracks appeared in connectors and connector tubes. The cracks can let gases leak from a ventilator, risking serious injury or death, and customers must quarantine affected lots.
Miscellaneous
Stericycle Recall Index Reveals Major Trends in 2014 That Are Shaping the 2015 Recall Landscape
Stericycle's Q4 2014 Recall Index counts 74 million vehicles recalled over the year, up 166 percent from 2013, with air bags making up 34 percent of units and electrical systems 31 percent. Monthly Google searches for recall terms rose 60 percent.
Government
FDA Updates for Health Professionals - 022515
An FDA roundup for health professionals covering a vacancy for Deputy Director of the Office of Generic Drugs and the agency's tentative finding that it needs more data on the sunscreen ingredients ecamsule and enzacamene under the Sunscreen Innovation Act.
Miscellaneous
Media Alert: CSU Ag Innovation Summit Reimagines Future of Food Production
Colorado State University invites journalists to its first 'Advancing the Agriculture Economy Through Innovation' summit, March 18-20 on campus, with speakers including Federico Pena and executives from Ardent Mills, Aurora Organic Dairy and Keurig Green Mountain, plus an Innovation Fair.
Healthcare
Count on early detection to fight breast cancer?
Los Angeles Times reporter Laurie Becklund, who died in February of metastatic breast cancer, wrote that more than 20 mammograms never found her tumor and that she detected it herself. She faulted the medical establishment and Susan G. Komen's awareness spending.
Lifestyle
Sauna bathing cuts death risk from cardiovascular disease
A 21-year Finnish study following 2,315 men found more frequent sauna bathing was associated with lower rates of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary and cardiovascular disease, and death from all causes. Men taking 4 to 7 saunas a week had the lowest rates.
Drug
Bisphosphonates cut risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Using the UK Health Improvement Network database, researchers found patients exposed to the osteoporosis drugs were 50% less likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over 17 years, though risk rose during the first couple of years of exposure.
Miscellaneous
The Grinstead group to deliver customized services to food industry clients
Fresh produce veteran Steve Grinstead has launched The Grinstead Group in Dallas, offering executive placement, financial and succession planning and business strategy services to food industry companies, along with a proprietary business optimization process.
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