Sentences with phrase «potential effects on health»

Our attorneys and government relations specialists rigorously monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives and judicial developments for their potential effects on the health care industry.

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But, as the Columbia researchers note, as cannabis use balloons across society, it's important to keep tabs on who's using it — and on potential health effects we don't currently know about.

The other potential outcome — again, unknowable, really — was that the House would pass the Senate's Skinny as written, shoving Obamacare off the mountainside without a viable replacement plan and without the slightest hint of its effects on the health of a nation.

These include the potential adverse effects on European economic activity, on the perceived health of the global banking system, and on broader financial market conditions.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

While more research is needed to fully understand flaxseed's effect on cholesterol, its high fiber content and potential link to heart health make it a welcome addition to nearly any daily routine.

Fourthly, whereas taxes on unhealthy foods may be problematic because of concern about unintended substitution effects (for example, a tax on foods high in saturated fat may lead to a shift towards salty foods), 13 the potential substitutes for sugar sweetened drinks (diet drinks, fruit juice, milk, water) are probably less harmful for health.

Effect of feeding systems on omega - 3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid and trans fatty acids in Australian beef cuts: potential impact on human health.

(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary fiber of coconut can reduce cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum Cholesterol)

Some of the medical studies I used as a reference are: Caloric restriction and intermittent fasting: Two potential diets for successful brain aging and Dietary Factors, Hormesis and Health, found on the US National Library of Medicine Site, Cardioprotection by Intermittent Fasting in Rats on the American Heart Association Site and Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on aerobic and anaerobic performance and perception of fatigue in male elite judo athletes from the Journal of Strength and conditioning research.

The opportunities for Australia are immense not just in terms of the potential benefit to the Australian economy through future jobs and export earners, but also because Australians will benefit from better and more cost - effective health products and services as a flow on effect from a thriving domestic MTP industry.

Chemicals with estrogenic activity «have been reported to have potential adverse health effects in mammals, including humans, especially in fetal and infant states,» says Dr. George Bittner, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin who has served on many National Institutes of Health phealth effects in mammals, including humans, especially in fetal and infant states,» says Dr. George Bittner, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin who has served on many National Institutes of Health pHealth panels.

Health professionals should provide more information to parents on the differences between breast milk and formula milk, and they should be aware of the potential effect of infant and toddler food ads on parents» infant feeding decisions.

In addition, many leagues sell foods and beverages with high caloric content and low nutritional value to fund youth sport while overlooking their potential deleterious effects on child health.

There have been no long - term longitudinal studies of the effects of early feeding method on the microbiome, but early feeding has the potential for lasting effects on microbial community structure, 32 and these effects may be one mechanism for the health benefits of breastfeeding on childhood and lifelong health.

The potential benefits of the Unicef baby friendly initiative of accrediting health facilities are considerable and now evidence based.6 There are also indications that the initiative has led to an arrest in the worldwide decline in breast feeding.7 Training of health workers is an essential prerequisite to reducing the harmful effects of health services, but pretraining should be carried out systematically and periodically so that new workers are included, and there should be an emphasis on the development of advocacy skills.

NAMPA appears to imply that we should ignore advice such as this one issued on May 21st from Harvard's School of Public Health: «With increasing evidence of the potential harmful effects of BPA in humans, the authors believe further research is needed on the effect of BPA on infants and on reproductive disorders and on breast cancer in adults.»

Scientific research has also questioned the potential health effects of a regular soy - based diet on infants due to its estrogen - like effects.

But Dr. David Bond with Bennington College said through talking to residents, they've discovered there's a need for more data on potential health effects from exposure to the chemical.

The EPA also urged the mayor to take down what the agency said is inaccurate and misleading information on the village's website about the potential health effects of PFOA.

Nearby residents are concerned with the state's investment in fossil fuels and the plant's potential effect on public health and safety.

The Dutchess County Legislature also voted to send the resolution to the state Health Department «for further examination on the potential side effects of smart meters.»

Dr. Nirav Shah, who was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the state's health commissioner, is expected to be asked by state lawmakers about a study he's conducting on the potential health effects of natural gas drilling.

More attention should be paid to the potential effects of common periodontal diseases on general health.

Concerned about the potential effects EDCs in dust might have on children's health, Heather Stapleton and colleagues wanted to see if the compounds in house dust might have an effect on fat cells.

The victories for these bulldoggish community activists have been piling up; just a few years ago, they persuaded a judge to halt the expansion of Chevron's massive Richmond refinery and order more research into its potential effects on residents» health.

The researchers reviewed previous research on the potential health effects of e-cigarettes, with the goal of making recommendations for patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery.

On the question of health effects, Mitch Zeller, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's director of the Center for Tobacco Products, said that his agency is funding «dozens» of studies assessing the potential dangers of the devices.

«Despite some reductions in air pollutant emissions in Europe and North America, human health impacts from ozone are still a cause for concern across the world and are rising in parts of East Asia, with the potential for serious health effects on their populations,» said Zo?

Many factors are currently considered, including a measure's expected effect on patients and health care, potential for promoting improvement, scientific underpinnings, usability, and feasibility.

The study, which is published online (11 December, 2014) in the European Respiratory Journal, sheds light on the potential health effects of bed - sharing for infants and toddlers.

This is one of the few studies to have examined the online availability of antibiotics and to have explored the potential effects on public health.

The GoMRI is a 10 - year, $ 500 million independent research program established by an agreement between BP and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance to study the effects of the Deepwater Horizon incident and the potential associated impact of this and similar incidents on the environment and public health.

New research provides insights on the potential effects of weight on the health of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Out of concern for the potential effects that inhaling this mixture could have on the health of young people, many states have banned their sale to minors.

That's one reason why the Indian health ministry has initiated a 5 - year study to gather more scientific evidence on the potential effects of electromagnetic radiation.

The FDA needs to move beyond its traditional focus on clinical studies about drug effectiveness and side effects, and to seek public health data on potential abuse, the Academies advises in its 400 - page proposal for targeting the deadly issue.

«In order to reduce the negative impact on overall health and quality of life, physicians need to discuss with their patients the potential adverse side effects of taking Avodart,» said Traish.

Understanding updated prevalence trends may be important given the potential effect of the metabolic syndrome and its associated health complications on the aging U.S. population, according to background information in the article.

Dr. Rhodes and colleagues also found that respondents from Connecticut were more likely than residents of other states to be aware of the potential masking effect of breast density on mammographic detection of cancer and were more likely to have discussed breast density with a health care provider.

Corn plants outfitted with the gene tolerated six times the concentration of glyphosate that farmers normally apply, with no apparent effect on health or reproduction — more than enough for commercial potential, says Verdia's Linda Castle.

In its review of abortion's potential long - term health effects, the committee examined the evidence on future childbearing and pregnancy, risk of breast cancer, and mental health effects.

However, potential health effects of marijuana use in the general population have not been extensively studied, and little is known about potential effects on kidney function.

This negative biocultural scenario, triggered by the economic crisis in Europe has the potential to have a long - lasting detrimental effect on the general health of the whole population and is likely to affect subsequent generations.

In a recent review, researchers from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and University of Paris - Diderot compared the effects of six potential EDs on the function of rat, mouse and human fetal testis at comparable stages of their development.

The potential effects of climate change on the spread of insect - borne diseases is a major public health concern, but this study found little evidence that mosquito populations in these areas were responding to changes in temperature or precipitation.

The documented effects of pollution on reef fishes suggest the potential for feed - back loops, with altered fish behaviour and abundances detrimentally affecting reef health.

The potential risks around sulfate aerosol solar geoengineering include alteration of regional precipitation patterns, its effects on human health, and the potential damage to Earth's ozone layer by increased stratospheric sulfate particles.

The ERS was the first professional medical association to adopt a position on climate change, highlighting the potential effects on respiratory health [17].

Other potential health effects include negative effects on the reproductive, nervous, and immune systems plus impaired memory and learning.