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Strategies for the Summer

...of the areas popular swim spots this summer. When beaches are tested and listed weekly, they will be categorized as either open, or posted. Posted status is given when coli form counts exceed 200 fecal bacteria per 100 milliliters of water and swimming is not recommended by federal regulations and guideline...

Beaches Shut Due to High E-coli Level in Water

Public Health has shut down the beaches in some provinces of Canada after 10 water sample ...s officer for the health department. "We had some beaches that were closed last year because of E.coli. There was never a source found," he said. "It could be...

Sunbathers Beware of Skin Cancer, Dermatologists Warn

People might choose to hit beaches during summer in the West, but experts warn of skin cancer . "Enjoy it, but enjoy it in moderation and with common sense," said Dr. Warren Heymann, head of the division of dermatology at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. If you're going to be...

Sewage Swamps River in Scotland

...plained they were not informed quickly enough that beaches might be contaminated. The treatment plant is run by the Scottish Water which is a state-owned company that provides water and sewerage services. Helen Lennox, Scottish Water's head of corporate affairs, apologised to customers for the inconven...

South Africa Gets Tough on Smoking

...s. The tobacco companies often utilize clubs and beaches to host parties to promote tobacco products. The industry fears that strict legislation might increase illegal operations, inducing dealers to evade the law and sell their products without paying taxes. The Tobacco Institute is reported saying, “Th...

Tsunami-Hit Coastal Regions Needs More Relief

...xuding life now. Along the innocent-looking silver beaches about 80 km south of Chennai, India, new casurina saplings are knee high and men are back to weaving nets. 'Udavum Karangal' (Helping Hand), one of Chennai's largest rescue and rehabilitation institutions has built 72 houses in the village, which ...

Plastic May Be Poisoning Oceans: Scientists

...groundbreaking study reported finding particles on beaches around Britain. Historical records of samples taken by ships plying routes between Britain and Iceland confirmed that the incidence of particles had been increasing over the years. Scientists are worried that these fragments can get into the food c...

Tour Packages To Include Treatment And Check-up

...foreigners on a trip to the country's famous white beaches in addition to a check-up or surgery, at a much cheaper price than what is presently offered by Bumrungrad Hospital, which is Thailand's most sought after medical services provider. The Bumrungrad International has recently procured a 40-percent ...

Two-thirds of outdoor pools in Montreal are closed

...e. According to Janka Corewyn, acting supervisor beaches and outdoor pools in Vancouver, the accurate combination of chlorine is enough to destroy most bacteria."We feel that any organic matter which would be the cause for health concerns that is definitely dealt with the chlorine," she said. British Colum...

Vibriosis Outbreak Leads To Shut Down Of More Oyster Growing Areas

...4. This list of closures include all recreational beaches and commercial growing areas in Hood Canal, Samish Bay, Oakland Bay, Mystery Bay, Skookum Inlet, Totten Inlet and Eld Inlet. "The closure of all of Hood Canal is precautionary due to the number of growing areas in the canal that have now been associ...

Threat from Chikungunya, No Longer a Fear

...e than 700,000 tourists flocking to its white sand beaches every year, generating around $800 million annually. The government is investing in promoting its tourism industry to accelerate economic growth. But due to this disease it is expected that the tour operators have seen cancellations. But surprisin...

Can Second Hand Smoke Cause Cancer?

...ps are trying to ban smoking at restaurant patios, beaches and trolley stops. There are also groups which contend that vehicular pollution is far more dangerous when compared to second hand tobacco smoke. California alone is responsible for releasing an amount of 1,900 tons of carbon monoxide and 40 tons ...

People Need To Be More Guarded Against Skin Cancer

...ns to distribute free sun cream to people going to beaches during this holiday season. ...

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