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  • Beware of Skin Lotions Tainted With Mercury
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    Some of these products are imported and sold illegally in shops that cater to immigrants
    Some skin lotions and antiseptic soaps claim to clean and lighten skin while removing freckles and wrinkles. Instead, these illegally imported cosmetic products make consumers ill from exposure to high levels of mercury. The US Government is warning consumers about these products after dozens of people in at least...
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  • Nutritionist JJ Smith Offers Free Teleseminar: 5 Ways Women Can Get Rid of Belly Fat
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    Nutritionist and Bestselling Author JJ Smith will offer a free teleseminar called "5 Ways Women Can Get Rid of Belly Fat" on April 19, 2012. JJ says, "The number 1 question I get every day is how can I get rid of this belly fat?" So, being a certified weight-loss expert, she knows that there are...
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  • Eggs, Spring, and Food Poisoning
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    Colored eggs are emblems of Easter. But eggs, when not handled with special care, can cause food poisoning, also called foodborne illness. Salmonella, an organism that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and fever, can be found on both the outside and inside of eggs that look perfectly normal. In otherwise...
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  • Results of New Study Offers Potential Clues About How Peanut Allergy Emerges
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    Study Funded by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
    Why do some children develop a peanut allergy and others don’t? Researchers trying to answer this crucial question in order to learn how to prevent this life-threatening food allergy believe that being exposed to peanuts through skin early in life could be a determining factor. Researchers at the Guy’s and...
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  • How Stress Influences Disease
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    Carnegie Mellon study reveals inflammation as the culprit
    Stress wreaks havoc on the mind and body. For example, psychological stress is associated with greater risk for depression, heart disease and infectious diseases. But, until now, it has not been clear exactly how stress influences disease and health. A research team led by Carnegie Mellon University's Sheldon...
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  • CDC Report Finds US Population has Good Levels of Some Essential Vitamins and Nutrients
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    Higher deficiency rates in some groups deserve attention
    Overall, the US population has good levels of vitamins A and D and folate in the body, but some groups still need to increase their levels of vitamin D and iron, according to the Second National Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
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  • Health Canada Reminds Canadians of Egg Safety
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    With Easter upon us, Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of proper handling and preparation of eggs to prevent foodborne illness. Although Salmonella is not very common in Canadian eggs, some people are more susceptible to it, particularly young children, the elderly, pregnant women and...
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  • Play it Safe
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    Prevent Childhood Injuries on the Field With Simple Sports Safety Precautions
    April is National Facial Protection Month, and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) are teaming up to remind parents, coaches and athletes to...
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  • One Man Embarks on 1,000 Mile Marathon to Benefit Parkinson’s Disease Research and Inspire Every Day Heroes
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    Business owner and humanitarian James Mangini, 32, will embark on the 1000 Mile Marathon on May 7, 2012 to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research. His journey will start in Charleston, SC and he plans to complete his 1,000 miles in New York City on June 7. “This journey is not...
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  • AgingCare.com has 50,000 Answers to Questions Caregivers Ask Most
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    Most Active and Extensive Online Forum Dedicated to Family Caregivers
    AgingCare.com is an interactive website that connects people caring for their elderly parents to other caregivers, personalized information, and local resources. As part of the website, AgingCare.com features a caregiver forum, which has become the most active online caregiver community. Caregivers can find...
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