News tagged with environmental benefit


Decontamination of unused medical supplies reduces health-care costs

In rooms of patients with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), the outside of the packages containing sterile items can become contaminated. Unused medical supplies are often thrown away to prevent the items from becoming ...

Health created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Albertans getting more active, but still room to move

More Albertans may be benefiting from physical activity, but there's still plenty of room for people to get moving, according to a new survey.

Health created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Your new weight-loss resolution: drive less

(HealthDay)— If weight loss is your New Year's resolution, making another vow—to drive less in 2013—could help, a new study suggests.

Health created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increased use of bikes for commuting offers economic, health benefits

Cutting out short auto trips and replacing them with mass transit and active transport would yield major health benefits, according to a study just published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The bi ...

Health created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast