Sentences with phrase «about health risks as»

Some worry about health risks as a digital monitor emits stronger pulsing signals.

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Warren Buffett donated about $ 2.2 billion of stock in his annual gift to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, betting that risk takers at the group will make breakthroughs in global health and U.S. education even as they acknowledge that some efforts will be unsuccessful.

As we covered this spring (WILTW May 25, 2017), the International Monetary Fund's annual Global Financial Stability report included a stark warning about the health of the U.S. economy: 22 % of U.S. corporations are at risk of default if interest rates rise.

And just so you know I 100 % believe adoption is a phenomenal choice, but we aren't just talking about abortions performed as a terrible form of after the fact birth control... We are talking about the abortions performed due to health risks that could cause a severely low quality of life as well.

A recent study of tobacco ads concludes: «In the face of increasing public knowledge about the health risks of smoking and the shrinking population of current smokers, the tobacco industry has portrayed smoking in advertisements in a misleading manner — as adventuresome, healthy, safe, and erotic, images in stark contrast to the voluminous data implicating smoking as a factor in ill health.

Writing in The Times, Kate Lampard, chairwoman of GambleAware said: «As a society, we should be concerned about the rising risk of harm from wider access and more regular participation in gambling on future generations, resulting in a possible public health crisis in gambling addiction.»

What about that «flawed» science that The Cornucopia Institute depended on when exposing concerns that food - grade carrageenan poses human health risks as an inflammatory agent and possible carcinogen?

Curious about the history of the Ketogenic diet as well as research into its health benefits and risks?

But as the market becomes more aware of the role of nutrition in health and well - being, there is concern about the potential risk posed by preservatives and other additives.

Because Physicians at Aspen Women's Center care only about doing things their own way and making as much money as possible from unnecessary birth interventions, even if it poses greater risks to the welfare and health your baby, we will not participate in a «Birth Contract», a doula - assisted, or a Bradley Method delivery.

In the end, it all comes back to education: In the ideal world, a parent's decision about whether to allow a child to start playing or continue playing collision sports before high school under current rules of play (which are evolving in the direction of safety, fortunately, as seen, for instance, in USA Hockey's ban on body checking at the Pee Wee hockey level and below, and limits on full - contact practices instituted at every level of football, from Pop Warner, to high school, college, and the NFL), will be a conscious one; a decision in which the risks of participating in a particular sport - provided it is based on the most up - to - date information about those risks and a consideration of other risk factors that might come into play for their child, such as pre-existing learning disabilities (e.g. ADHD), chronic health conditions (e.g., a history of history of multiple concussions or seizures, history of migraines), or a reckless and overly aggressive style of play - are balanced against the benefits to the child of participating.

While most parents have sugar on their radar because they've heard about the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, such as increased risk of obesity and diabetes, they may not be aware that many kids are reportedly getting an unhealthy amount of salt in their diets.

You go on to say, «Pediatricians play a critical role in their practices and communities as advocates of breastfeeding and thus should be knowledgeable about the health risks of not breastfeeding, the economic benefits to society of breastfeeding, and the techniques for managing and supporting the breastfeeding dyad.»

As to what is being touted as «health insurance», I think it quit being insurance (meant to spread out risk over a larger population) back about the time someone figured out how to apply the principle of «an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure» to it (probably the early 1980sAs to what is being touted as «health insurance», I think it quit being insurance (meant to spread out risk over a larger population) back about the time someone figured out how to apply the principle of «an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure» to it (probably the early 1980sas «health insurance», I think it quit being insurance (meant to spread out risk over a larger population) back about the time someone figured out how to apply the principle of «an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure» to it (probably the early 1980s.)

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials Friday said there is «some concern» about the health risks to children and babies from the plastics additive known as BPA, but that they won't restrict use of the substance pending further study.

While many uses pose no risk to consumers, some scientists have worried about the health effects of ingesting low doses of the chemical, which is used in the linings of canned foods as well as bottles and food storage products.

If possible, seek health care early — when you first think about trying to get pregnant — so your doctor can evaluate your risk of gestational diabetes as part of your overall childbearing wellness plan.

A recent meta - analysis of 11 studies that investigated the association of bed - sharing and SIDS revealed a summary OR of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional risks for accidental injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 165

But, what has impressed me most of all is Richard Becker's resourcefulness and creativity evidenced by his role while a member of the Cortlandt Town Board in bringing about the innovative Cortlandt Heating Oil Plan (CHOP), which at the height of the economic crisis provided both heating oil discounts as well as conservation tips and energy audits to help local residents afford to heat their homes at a time when many were risking their health by living in homes that were too cold because they couldn't afford the high cost of heating oil.

With stories in the media about authority figures such as volunteers, officials, parents and schools stopping people from taking risks because they fear legal liability or being tied up in red - tape, there is a perception that health and safety has become a barrier to our lives.

An anti-GM group, «Take the Flour Back», describing itself as «a grassroots network of individuals», said it was extremely concerned about both the risk of cross-contamination of wild and domestic plants and the unknown health and environmental impacts.

It's a Wonderful Life, a putatively heartwarming story about a small - time banker with a heart of gold, manages to combine all four elements, as it inexplicably lionises a lunkheaded ninny who risks the financial health of his community by making a series of bad loans to people who are in no position to repay them.

The Health Department strongly encourages individuals who are likely to witness an opioid overdose, including individuals at risk for opioid overdose themselves as well as their friends and family members, to learn more about overdose prevention and obtain naloxone.

About 380,000 babies are born too soon each year in this country, and those who survive an early birth often face an increased risk of a lifetime of health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others.

By not smoking and staying physically active, such as walking briskly for 30 minutes a day, Hispanics can reduce their risk for these chronic diseases and others such as diabetes,» said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. «Health professionals can help Hispanics protect their health by learning about their specific risk factors and addressing barriers to care.&Health professionals can help Hispanics protect their health by learning about their specific risk factors and addressing barriers to care.&health by learning about their specific risk factors and addressing barriers to care.»

«We do not have enough information on hand to be able to draw good solid conclusions about whether this is a public health risk as a whole.»

For the 12 - week, $ 170,000 pilot project, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will begin later this month, Young's team plans to recruit about 60 patients from the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center who are experiencing chronic pain, are on long - term opioid therapy, and have reported other behaviors — such as drug or alcohol abuse — that put them at high risk of addiction.

Refugees are known to be at an increased risk of mental health problems, such as post traumatic stress disorder and common mental disorders, compared to non-refugee migrants, but little is known about their risk of psychosis.

Republicans (including Republican - leaning independents) hold roughly the same views as Democrats (including those leaning Democratic) about the health benefits and risk of side effects of the MMR vaccine.

«We are learning more about the influence of genes not only underlying racing performance and disease but also about health - related traits such as risk of fracture,» she said.

One of our senior editors sounded a cautionary note a few years ago as we were publishing a journalistic tour de force about the health risks of drinking milk after childhood.

The Organic Consumers Association is concerned about health risks and commodity price manipulation by corporate giants such as Monsanto.

A typical nuclear medicine procedure may impart a radiation dose to the patient comparable to about one to four years of natural background radiation depending on the type of study.1 As with X-rays, the value of diagnostic imaging is great and the risks are negligible compared to the health benefits of having the procedure.

In March, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, raised new concerns about a link between glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killers such as Roundup, and cancer risk.

I continue to read about the proven health benefits of this way of eating: it's been well established that the Mediterranean diet lowers bad cholesterol and can reduce the risk of heart disease, and there's new research that it may even protect brain function as we age.

If your child is prone to febrile seizures, it is important to consult with a holistic practitioner about natural strategies such as these that don't involve forcible reduction of the beneficial fever with drugs that risk long term side effects for your child's health.

Jordin Rubin, author of Restoring Your Digestive Health warns about this particular probiotic strain as studies have shown that people who suffer from autoimmune diseases run the risk of aggravating the symptoms of their disease if they consume more than two cups of yogurt or kefir per day that contains Streptococcus thermophilus.

With just 2.5 g of saturated fat and 0g of trans fat, the Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is light, easily digestible and I don't have to worry about such health risks as cardiovascular conditions.

Social isolation raised that risk by about 30 percent, exerting the same level of influence on heart health as risk factors such as anxiety and job stress, the British review found.

The decision, which broke the committee's more than 40 years of silence on coffee, was driven by heightened interest in the caffeinated beverage as well as a growing anxiety about potential health risks associated with it, according to Nelson.

Please remember that this information, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only and is not designed to replace a physician's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient.

As STD rates rise, health experts say many people miss a golden opportunity to lower their risk of contracting herpes by simply broaching the subject with a potential partner — like when first chatting online about everything else under the sun.

As well as having robust health and safety procedures and policies, schools should teach children about risk, safety and health so they have the skills to keep themselves and others saAs well as having robust health and safety procedures and policies, schools should teach children about risk, safety and health so they have the skills to keep themselves and others saas having robust health and safety procedures and policies, schools should teach children about risk, safety and health so they have the skills to keep themselves and others safe

StopBullying.gov describes Risk Factors for bullying, including information about at - risk populations such as LGBT youth and youth with disabilities and special health neRisk Factors for bullying, including information about at - risk populations such as LGBT youth and youth with disabilities and special health nerisk populations such as LGBT youth and youth with disabilities and special health needs.

As part of the wellness center curriculum, students use a computerized personal trainer and get an assessment of their health and their health risks, as well as learn about heart rates and calories and how to use heart monitorAs part of the wellness center curriculum, students use a computerized personal trainer and get an assessment of their health and their health risks, as well as learn about heart rates and calories and how to use heart monitoras well as learn about heart rates and calories and how to use heart monitoras learn about heart rates and calories and how to use heart monitors.

States are able to use funds under Title I and Title II, Part A for a variety of different social and emotional strategies, including in - service training for school personnel about techniques and supports for SEL, such as referring at - risk students to mental health services, and addressing issues like safety, peer interaction, drug and alcohol abuse, and chronic absenteeism.

I'm certainly not advocating diving straight into stocks, sectors & markets you know nothing about, but clinging rigidly to your comfort zone may be just as / if not more dangerous for your health — being the best sailor on a ship ain't much use if it's sinking fast in the middle of the Atlantic... Stocks change, valuations change, markets change, economies change — to avoid risk, and to seek opportunity, you need to change also... The more flexible & varied your investment approach — in terms of perspective & analysis — the more you'll stack the deck in your favour.

As a result, the insurer knows more about your health, which reduces the insurers risk and offers lower premiums than the other insurance types described below.

Greater awareness about the cruelty involved and the very real risks to human health from diseases such as cholera and rabies will eventually extinguish the industry.

As such, some feline health experts are concerned about the potential risks and side effects of the current protocol for cat vaccinations.