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Common parasitic infections: How safe are you?

Almost three decades ago, a US national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) made a startling discovery - that one out of every six persons surveyed harbored one or more parasites. Today, new research says that a single human being... Read >
Author: Danny

Pandemic Preparedness for the Upcoming Flu Season

Swine flu seems to have dropped off the radar lately. After initially panicked reports and concerns, trips to Mexico being cancelled, and loads of misinformation floating around, most folks seem to have settled into a "Well, that wasn't so bad" attitude. ... Read >
Author: Elle Wood

Travel Advisory Update On The Flu In Mexico

This article is chiefly an update on the uproarious swine flu that was lodged on Mexico including all of its different places. This article shows how now even the "travel advisory" on Mexico has been lifted. So don't hold back and come visit Puerto Vallar... Read >
Author: Pvrpv

Air Purifiers Health Benefits

The connection between many health problems and the quality of air we breathe is becoming increasingly evident. In recent years, cases of allergies and asthma have increased considerably. In the United States alone, more than 9% of U.S. children below 18 ... Read >
Author: Raphaelo

Infertility Statistics – Pregnancy Success Rates

The term infertility refers to actively trying to conceive for a year or more with no results. It can also refer to constant failed pregnancies. Infertility statistics are based upon the amount of reported cases in any given year. Below are several statis... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

Weight Loss Surgery in Wyoming

Obesity is a public health crisis in Wyoming. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Cowboy State more than 60% of the population is overweight or obese. According to recent data from the U.S. Publ... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson

Weight Loss Surgery in South Dakota

An epidemic is raging in our state: the obesity epidemic. Across South Dakota, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Mount Rushmore State almost 63% of adults are overweight or obese. This epidemic is costing Sou... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson

Weight Loss Surgery in North Dakota

Obesity is epidemic here in North Dakota. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Peace Garden State alone some 60% of the population is overweight or obese - and among North Dakota's American Indian ... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson

Weight Loss Surgery in Hawaii

Hawaii is at war - a war on obesity. Obesity - the condition of being significantly above one's healthy weight - is attacking the health and lifespan of Hawaiians on every island, and of Americans nationwide. In fact, obesity is the second most common cau... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson

Weight Loss Surgery in Alabama

Obesity -- the condition of being significantly above one's healthy weight -- is a health crisis in Alabama. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, almost 65% of the population of Alabama is overwe... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson

Houston Dog Bite Lawyer

A Houston dog bite lawyer is who you need to call if you've been the victim of a dog bite or attack in Texas. Estimated to cost victims over a billion dollars annually, dog bites are not only costly, but can leave lasting emotional damage. As for the medi... Read >
Author: Brett West

Anthrax Treatments May Cause More Harm Than Good

The centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains that anthrax is "an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis." While most individuals in America believe that anthrax will likely come from a terrorism attack, it actu... Read >
Author: Legal

Contact Lens Care & Infection Prevention

Over the past two years, several popular contact lens solutions have been linked to cases of serious eye infections. The most recent case involved Advanced Medical Optical's Complete® MoisturePlus™ solution, which was recalled in May of 2007, as it was... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis

Why is Chlorine Present in Drinking Water?

Why should chlorine be present in our drinking water? It is for very good reasons, as the treatment and distribution of safe drinking water are considered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as one of the major public health achievements of the ... Read >
Author: Elia E. LEVI

Warnings of Water Contamination Still Exist

While there are laws and acts that exist to protect the water supplies; contaminants still manage to find there way into our everyday drinking supply. It is of the up most importance that harmful materials being used in production are contained and cross-... Read >
Author: Legal

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