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Bedbugs...ICK!!!
The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) al....
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Is Your Home to Blame for Sinus Pain?
The sniffling. The sneezing. The red, watery eyes. When our allergies act up and our sinuses get clogged, we often blame the great outdoors. But could the culprit actually be inside your own home? From dust mites to pet dander, there are countless allergens in the average household that can cause ....
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8 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Dieting
Your cube mate advises against eating after 8 p.m., a girl from your yoga class swears by the grapefruit diet, and your best friend warns that mixing carbs and protein can pack on the pounds. Sure, you've been hearing diet tips like these from well-meaning people for years, but is there any truth ....
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Healthy Babies Coalition launched text4baby
I am pleased to inform you about an exciting new educational program called text4baby.
Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely and an estimated 28,000 children die before their first birthday. In response to this national public health crisis, the National Healthy Moth....
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Pyschologist Ana Nogales Talks Infidelity on Let's Talk!
Los Angeles, CA – Let’s Talk!, the Latina POV talk show that has a twist of flavor and a shot of relevance, tackles the hot topic of “infidelity”. Before the Sandra Bullock and Jesse James debacle there were the other 2 --- cheaters John Edwards and the Tiger Woods and their paramours. The Let'....
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Why The Toothpaste Makers Are Wrong!
Every year, the makers of the leading brands of toothpaste come out with their tips for the holidays, mainly angled at promoting dental hygiene. This year, they targeted fresh holiday breath, and the nation’s foremost fresh breath expert, “Dentist to the Stars” Dr. Harold Katz is crying foul.
“Th....
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FIVE REASONS TO GIVE UP TANNING IN THE NEW YEAR
According to the experts at The Skin Cancer Foundation, there are five important reasons to give up tanning in the new year:
1.Studies Link UV Exposure to Melanoma
According to a definitive new study by researchers at The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, the genetic mutations that lead to melan....
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How Can I Avoid
The Horror of Holiday Halitosis?
Tis the season to eat like someone who was just rescued from a desert island. Office parties, holiday buffets, family gatherings and enough sandwiches made from leftover turkey to choke a reindeer.
But the holidays also mean lots of socializing, so how can you keep your breath smelling fresh even....
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Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff
You have anxiety or depression — and exercise seems like the last thing you want to do. But once you get motivated, exercise can make a big difference.
Exercise helps prevent and improve a number of health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. Re....
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H1N1 Flu: Keeping Pennsylvanians Healthy
H1N1 Flu: Keeping Pennsylvanians Healthy
Governor Edward G. Rendell has dedicated this entire special edition of his newsletter to helping Pennsylvanians protect themselves against the H1N1 flu. Please share this information with your friends and family members.
Slow the Spread of H1N1
H1N1 spre....
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The Swine Flu and You: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
There is a new strain of flu virus called the H1N1 or swine flu virus. This virus is quickly spreading throughout the world, causing much worry and fear among the general population and the medical community. Over 90% of flu cases this year will be caused by the H1N1 strain of virus.
As with the ....
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