Study Finds Minimal Risk From Cell Phone Use
A Danish study of 420000 users shows no increased cancer risk for brain, nervous system, leukemia, or salivary gland tumors. Coauthors say no evidence of elevated risk, though the follow up remains short. The Danish Cancer Registry linked users to cancer records through 1996, using personal IDs.
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Journal of the
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John Bore
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Rockville
Christoffer Johansen
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Henry Lai
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Schools say on campus drinks, snacks harm nutrition
Agriculture Department urged Congress to grant authority to set nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold in schools. The report notes soft drink contracts fund school programs but flood students with snacks and desserts, potentially reducing lunches. Public comments blame cafeteria quality and access.
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Agriculture Department
Congress
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SDA
Agriculture
Ann Veneman
Kevin Erglotz
Clinton
Hells
Marilyn Hurt
American School Food Association
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Sean McBride
Pay hikes take effect on Sunday at Crouse hospital
Shortages across the country affect health care staffing with many positions vacant. Crouse hospital will raise wages and set nurse to patient ratios under a new contract. RNs gain a 4 percent minimum raise, $120 hourly top, and 3 percent annual raises starting 2002, while other staff receive 4 percent yearly. Community General Hospital hosts a parallel union drive with SEIU Local 1199 Upstate, as both hospitals explore merger savings and equal representation.
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Crouse
Ruth Heller
Smh
Laurie Goodenough
Alcoff
Community General Hospital
Service Employees
Community
Health Alliance of
CNY
Bethann Kistner
Kistner
Community General
Ion
Kissner
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