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General Rules for Holiday Safety
Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children.
Avoid smoking near flammable decorations.
Make an emergency plan to use if
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Part 5 of Thanksgiving Day Fires in the United States.
The following are recent examples of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings reported by the
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Part 4 of Thanksgiving Day Fires in the United States.
Technologies to detect and extinguish fires have been a major contributor to the drop in
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When Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings Occur
As shown in Figure 1, Thanksgiving Day fires
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Building fires are divided into two classes of severity in NFIRS: “confined fires,” which are
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In the years 2006 to 2008, an estimated 4,300 Thanksgiving Day fires occurred annually in
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Part 3 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Parents, children, teachers, and doctors should work together as members of a team. Together you
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Your child’s school may be able to help in many ways. Talk to your child’s
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If you are worried about your child’s behavior, trust your feelings. Ask your child’s doctor
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Part 4 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD can make children feel bad about themselves. They may see themselves as failures, when
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Part 2 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Does your child exhibit any of these behaviors?
My child often…
is moving something—fingers, hands, arms feet,
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Part 1 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Does this sound like your child:
Ricky sits on his hands to stop them from moving.
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Use these tables to determine whether to save food impacted by an emergency. Certain foods may still be okay after thawing or losing refrigeration. Others
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Flood waters covered our food stored on shelves and in cabinets. What can I keep and what should I throw out?
Do not eat any food
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A flood, fire, national disaster, or loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice can jeopardize the safety of your food. Knowing how
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Hot summer months pose special hazards for outdoor people who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and other hazards. Everyone should know the potential
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West Nile Virus (WNV) infection is an illness transmitted to humans primarily by mosquitoes. The pathogen that causes WNV infection is a virus that is
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Sometimes, people can be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat-related issues
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Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends
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Hurricanes are violent storms which bring intense winds, heavy rain, storm surge, flooding, erosion, landslides and tornadoes. While it is difficult to predict the exact
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Part 5 of Lyme Disease.
Landscaping to create Tick-Safe Zones “Tick-Safe Landscaping” techniques should be considered for homes, parks, fields, and recreational areas. Ixodes ticks
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Several antibiotics are effective for treating Lyme disease. These are usually given by mouth but may be given intravenously in
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Early Lyme Disease: The early stage of Lyme disease is usually marked by one or more of the following signs
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Knowing the complex life cycle of the ticks that transmit Lyme disease bacteria can help in understanding the risk of
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Part 1 of Lyme Disease.
Lyme disease was first recognized in the United States in 1975, after an unusual outbreak of arthritis near Lyme, Connecticut.
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Part 2 of Dangers of Raw Milk.
Most milk and milk products sold commercially in the United States contain pasteurized milk or cream, or the
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Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk
Milk and milk products provide a wealth of nutrition benefits. But
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What is a tsunami and where do they happen?
Tsunamis are a series of large ocean waves generated by large undersea disturbances, such as a major
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Part 9 of Schizophrenia.
This is an exciting time for schizophrenia research.
The outlook for people with schizophrenia has improved during the last 30 years or
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Part 8 of Schizophrenia.
Family and friends can also help patients set realistic goals and regain their ability to function in the world.
Support for those
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Part 7 of Schizophrenia.
Because the causes of schizophrenia are still unknown, current treatments focus on eliminating the symptoms of the disease.
Everyone Responds differently To
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Part 3 of Schizophrenia.
Like many other illnesses, schizophrenia is believed to result from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. All the tools of
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Part 6 of Schizophrenia.
It is likely that an imbalance in the complex, interrelated chemical reactions of the brain involving the neurotransmitters dopamine and glutamate
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Part 5 of Schizophrenia.
Some people who abuse drugs show symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, and people with schizophrenia may be mistaken for people
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Part 4 of Schizophrenia.
Psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) usually emerge in men in their late teens and early 20s and in women
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The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into three broad categories:
Positive symptoms are unusual thoughts or perceptions, including hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, and
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Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been recognized throughout recorded history. It affects about 1 percent
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Contrary to the popular image of fresh air and peaceful surroundings, a farm is not a hazard-free work setting. Every year, thousands of farm workers
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Nearly all Americans eat too much salt (sodium). Most of the salt comes from eating processed foods (75%), or adding salt to food while cooking
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More than 20 million people in the United States are estimated to have asthma. Among children, it is the most common chronic illness. A substantial
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With the recent threats of terrorism, many people have expressed concern about the likelihood and effects of a nuclear explosion. The Centers for Disease Control
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Overview
It is natural and all around us. It comes up from the ground, down through the atmosphere, and even from within our own bodies. It
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A National Cancer Institute (NCI) survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, March 20, 1991, showed no general increased risk of death
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Asthma is a disease of the lung airways. The airways get swollen and inflamed. They react easily to certain things, like viruses, smoke, or pollen.
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What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Although it has no detectable odor, CO is often mixed with
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in
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There’s no such thing as a safe tan. Whether from the sun or from sunlamps used in tanning equipment, ultraviolet rays pose a health risk.
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A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home.
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Part 7 of Bipolar Disorder.
Anyone with bipolar disorder should be under the care of a psychiatrist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of this
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Part 6 of Bipolar Disorder.
Most people with bipolar disorder-even those with the most severe forms-can achieve substantial stabilization of their mood swings and related
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Part 5 of Bipolar Disorder.
Scientists are learning about the possible causes of bipolar disorder through several kinds of studies. Most scientists now agree that
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Part 4 of Bipolar Disorder.
Both children and adolescents can develop bipolar disorder. It is more likely to affect the children of parents who have
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Part 3 of Bipolar Disorder.
Episodes of mania and depression typically recur across the life span. Between episodes, most people with bipolar disorder are free
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Part 2 of Bipolar Disorder.
Some people with bipolar disorder become suicidal. Anyone who is thinking about committing suicide needs immediate attention, preferably from a
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Part 1 of Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy,
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Part 16 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Look over this list of common signs of a sleep disorders, and talk to your doctor if you have
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Part 11 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Depending on what your symptoms are, your doctor will gather various kinds of information and consider several possible tests
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Part 13 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Insomnia is defined as having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or as having unrefreshing sleep despite having ample
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Part 15 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
In people who have sleep apnea (also referred to as sleep-disordered breathing), breathing briefly stops or becomes very shallow
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Part 14 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an unpleasant prickling or tingling in the legs, especially in the calves, that is
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Part 12 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Narcolepsy’s main symptom is excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even after adequate nighttime sleep. In addition, nighttime sleep may
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Part 10 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
In some people, the walking, talking, and other body functions normally suppressed during sleep emerge during certain sleep stages.
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Part 8 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Stick to a sleep schedule.
Go to bed and wake up the same time each day. As creatures of
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Part 9 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Many factors can prevent a good night’s sleep. These factors range from well-known stimulants, such as coffee, to certain
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Snoring is caused by a narrowing or partial blockage of your airways at the back of the mouth and upper throat. This obstruction results in
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Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation.
No evidence
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Part 7 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Animal studies suggest that sleep is as vital as food for survival. Rats, for example, normally live 2–3 years,
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Part 5 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
A number of tasks vital to health and quality of life are linked to sleep, and these tasks are
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Most people are aware of the hazards of drunk driving. But driving while sleepy can be just as dangerous. Indeed, crashes due to sleepy drivers
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Part 4 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Eastward travel generally causes more severe jet lag than westward travel because traveling east requires you to shorten the
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Part 3 of Healthy Sleep Guide.
Although you may put off going to sleep in order to squeeze more activities into your day, eventually your
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Sleep was long considered just a uniform block of time when you are not awake. Thanks to sleep studies
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Think of everything you do during your day. Try to guess which activity is so important you should devote
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Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired drugs or medications you no longer use? How should you dispose of them?
Most drugs can be thrown in
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Foods in the freezer — are they safe? Thousands of people each year call the USDA to inquiry about the safety of items stored in
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When students pack up for college, they take along the basics – TV, laptop, MP3 player and cell phone. Many students will also arrive
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The winter months bring snow and ice storms, power outages and hazardous driving conditions. However, you can prepare for a disaster by
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When Worry Gets Out of Control: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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These FAQs are updated by the U.S. Department of Education and are subject to change as the flu situation develops. Check www.ED.gov… for updates.
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Children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have more frequent and severe injuries than peers without ADHD.
Injuries and Hospital Use in Children and
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Part 2 of Swine Flu: Q&A.
How swine flu spreads among pigs?
Swine influenza virus is believed to be spread primarily by close contact between pigs
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Part 1 of Swine Flu: Q&A.
What is swine flu?
Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of swine caused by type A influenza viruses
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that emergency room-treated injuries related to popular lightweight scooters have increased sixteen-fold from May to September 2000. CPSC
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Exposure to asbestos usually occurs by breathing contaminated air in workplaces that make or use asbestos. Asbestos is also found in the air of buildings
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