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LASIK is eye surgery done with a laser to help you see better. The laser makes tiny cuts that change the shape of the clear cover over the eye,
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Many people understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer, but they are often less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. With increased
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Tips to Get You Started Hopefully, you are now convinced that in order to successfully manage your weight you must include exercise in your daily routine. Here are some
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The benefits of exercise are many, from producing physically fit bodies to providing an outlet for fun and socialization. When added to a weight control program these benefits take
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Experts recommend that you do some form of aerobic exercise at least three times a week for a minimum of 20 continuous minutes. Of course, if that is too
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One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough exercise in their ordinary routines. All of the advances of modern technology – from electric can openers to power
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A balanced diet should be part of any weight control plan. A diet high in complex carbohydrates and moderate in protein and fat will complement an exercise program. It
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Losing weight, gaining weight or maintaining your weight depends on the amount of calories you take in and use up during the day, otherwise referred to as energy balance.
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Just about everybody seems to be interested in weight control. Some of us weigh just the right amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us “battle
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The following table shows various types of approved ADHD treatments and their side effects in children. Stimulants Strattera (atomoxetine) Intuniv (guanfacine) Forms Depending on drug, may be pill, capsule,
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved two types of medications—stimulants and non-stimulants—to help reduce the symptoms of ADHD and improve functioning in children as young as 6 years.
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Is your child in constant motion? Does he or she talk incessantly? Or have trouble focusing and prefer to daydream? Then your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
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Part 7 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. While many teens drink, underage alcohol use is not inevitable. It will take everyone in the community to make change happen.
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Part 6 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. Underage drinking can affect anyone, including people who don’t drink. Underage alcohol use can lead to dangerous behavior, property damage, and
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Part 5 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. Underage Drinking Is a major cause of death from injuries among young people. Each year, approximately 5,000 people under the age
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Part 4 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. So many young people drink. Many more young people use alcohol than tobacco or illegal drugs. By age 18, more than
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Part 3 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. A drink can come in many forms. It can be a shot of hard liquor or a mixed drink containing vodka,
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Part 2 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. As young people grow older, the chance that they will use alcohol grows. About 10% of 12-year-olds say they have used
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Part 1 of Community Guide to Underage Drinking. Drinking alcohol can harm the growing body and brain. That’s why it’s important for young people to grow up alcohol-free. And
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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 a
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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 media: Thanksgiving Day 2009:
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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 fire fatalities and injuries
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Part 3 of Thanksgiving Day Fires in the United States. When Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings Occur As shown in Figure 1, Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings
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Part 2 of Thanksgiving Day Fires in the United States. Building fires are divided into two classes of severity in NFIRS: “confined fires,” which are those fires confined to
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Part 1 of Thanksgiving Day Fires in the United States. In the years 2006 to 2008, an estimated 4,300 Thanksgiving Day fires occurred annually in the United States, causing
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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 can set goals for
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Part 6 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Your child’s school may be able to help in many ways. Talk to your child’s teachers about ADHD. Ask
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Part 5 of An Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If you are worried about your child’s behavior, trust your feelings. Ask your child’s doctor for help. Many parents
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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 they are not. They
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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, or legs.
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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. “It’s like I
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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 are no longer safe
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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 that may have
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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 to determine if food is
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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 hazards in their workplaces
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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 known to infect birds
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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 and disease can cause
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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 on the strength of
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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 time, place, and force
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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 need the higher humidity
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Part 4 of Lyme Disease. Several antibiotics are effective for treating Lyme disease. These are usually given by mouth but may be given intravenously in more severe cases. Patients
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Part 3 of Lyme Disease. Early Lyme Disease: The early stage of Lyme disease is usually marked by one or more of the following signs and symptoms: a characteristic
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Part 2 of Lyme Disease. Knowing the complex life cycle of the ticks that transmit Lyme disease bacteria can help in understanding the risk of getting the disease and
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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. Since then, reports of
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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 products have been produced
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Part 1 of Dangers of Raw Milk. Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk Milk and milk products provide a wealth of nutrition benefits. But raw milk can
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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 earthquake on the
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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 so. Although there
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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 with mental disorders
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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 Anti-Psychotic Medicaton. Antipsychotic
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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 modern science are being
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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 (and possibly others) plays
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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 who are high on
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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 in their mid-20s to
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Part 2 of Schizophrenia. The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into three broad categories: Positive symptoms are unusual thoughts or perceptions, including hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, and disorders of movement.
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Part 1 of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been recognized throughout recorded history. It affects about 1 percent of Americans. People with
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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 are injured and hundreds
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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 and using the salt
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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 body of research, including
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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 and Prevention (CDC) has
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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 can be man-made
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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 from cancer for people
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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. When the inflamed airways
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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 other gases that
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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 February 2003. Over the
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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. Use the following safety
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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 disease. Other mental health
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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 symptoms with proper treatment.
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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 there is no single
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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 the illness. Unlike many
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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 of symptoms, but as
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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 mental health professional or
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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, and ability to function.
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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 any of them: It
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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 when trying to decide
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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 opportunity to sleep. Life
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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 during sleep. This change
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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 relieved by moving or
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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 be fragmented by frequent
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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. Alternatively, the paralysis or
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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 habit, people have a
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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 pain relievers, decongestants, and
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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 increased air turbulence when
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Part 6 of Healthy Sleep Guide. Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation. No evidence shows that any major
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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, but they live only
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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 impaired when you 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 are as deadly as
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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 day, and your biological
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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 need for sleep becomes
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Part 2 of Healthy Sleep Guide. Sleep was long considered just a uniform block of time when you are not awake. Thanks to sleep studies done over the past
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Part 1 of Healthy Sleep Guide. Think of everything you do during your day. Try to guess which activity is so important you should devote one-third of your time
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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 the household trash,
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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 their own home freezers.
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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 at school with a microwave
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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 taking a few steps to deal with
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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. BACKGROUND A severe form of
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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 Adolescents Research indicates that
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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 and potentially contaminated
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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 that cause regular
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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 data show that there
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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 that are being torn
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