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Study looks at the link between lithium in tap water and autism

The level of lithium in a pregnant woman’s household’s tap water may correlate to a higher chance of their infant being diagnosed with autism, according to a new study looking at how this environmental factor may impact the prevalence of the neurological difference. The study, published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Pediatrics, looked at lithium levels in Denmark’s tap water and compared it to the health records of more than 50,000 children. Researchers believe the results will help us to gain a better understanding of this compound on the brain. “Any drinking water contaminants that may affect the developing…
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driver fatigue – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Experiencing fatigue at work, home or the road can massively increase your chances of being in a fatal or serious accident. With the darker nights and colder weather upon us, you are more likely to feel tired when going about your daily routine. Fatigue and road accidents Falling asleep at the wheel is a more prevalent occurrence than most people realize. In 2018 a survey1 revealed of 20,000 motorists, one in eight admitted falling asleep while driving, while 37% said they had been so tired they were frightened they would drop off behind the wheel. Contrary to popular belief, common…
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COVID-19 in BC: COVID Awareness Week April 3-7

As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus. Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Protect Our Province BC is promoting COVID Awareness Week along with allied COVID-19 safety groups. The five-day event, which runs from April 3 to April 7, is an attempt to inform Canadians of the harm that the virus can cause to their health and well-being, according to a release from Protect Our Province. Dr. Lyne Filiatrault, a retired emergency physician and member of the Protect Our Province BC (POP BC), highlighted the…
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CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS – Get Rating) in a report released on Monday morning, The Fly reports. The firm issued a hold rating on the pharmacy operator’s stock. Several other research firms also recently issued reports on CVS. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on CVS Health from $119.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an overweight rating in a research note on Friday, January 13th. Raymond James lowered their price target on shares of CVS Health from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an outperform rating on the stock in a report on…
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How does Santa stay safe at Christmas? – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Delivering millions of gifts around the world is a complex and difficult task, even for Santa. Considering for a moment the impossibly short time he has to deliver these presents, coupled with the fact he has eight flying reindeers to manage along the way, it’s also a journey filled with many health and safety issues. So what does Santa need to do to make sure he’s safe and that we all have a Merry Christmas? To answer that question we’ve compiled a list of 10 festive health and safety training solutions which those from the southern hemisphere might want to…
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Healthcare protest on overpass Thursday

The majority of public hospital operating rooms are only open from 9 am to 4 pm, and closed on weekends The North Bay and District Health Coalition wants the government to scrap Bill 60 Your Health Act, 2023, and will hold a protest on the West Ferris overpass Thursday. The act will privatize surgeries and diagnostics and will expand private hospitals and clinics. “The North Bay and District Health Coalition is having a rally to bring awareness to the people of Nipissing about the Bill 60 to ask Minister Fedeli to stop the madness and scrap of Bill 60 now…
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J. McCann & Co. Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

To win a RoSPA Health and Safety Award is by no means an easy feat. Last year alone, we received close to 2,000 entries from across the globe. To achieve one gold achievement award is a fantastic accolade for your organization… however, to continue that winning streak year after year is outstanding. In 2019, Nottingham based civil and electrical engineering firm J. McCann & Co. Ltd. did just that and achieved their fourth RoSPA Gold Achievement Award (and they couldn’t be more delighted). An Achievement Award truly is the accolade that safety professionals across all industries aspire to. In our…
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Health team moving from Delhi to Simcoe

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published April 04, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read The Norfolk Family Health Team has announced it will be moving into this building at 185 Robinson Street in Simcoe. The exact date of the move from Delhi has not been announced. Photo by Simcoe Reformer /staff Article content The Norfolk Family Heath Team, currently located in Delhi, is making a move to downtown Simcoe. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The move will provide a larger space for the…