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What is Botulism?
Botulism is a rare but potentially lethal illness produced by bacteria. This article explores the spread of the illness, its symptoms, and its treatment.
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Botulism Kills Laysan Ducks on Midway
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism.
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Type E Botulism and Birds
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
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Food Safety
How to protect yourself from foodborne ailments
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Sanitation and Safety: Part 1
First things first. Before you become absorbed in foods and cooking, let us focus on the kitchen as a work environment and open your eyes to its hazards. If you know how to practice
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Botox and Cerebral Palsy
Cosmetic grade botulinum or Botox A has been used to treat children with cerebral palsy since the 1990s. However, this use of Botox is not FDA approved.
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Effects of Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin is a substance that causes a certain disease and also treats others.
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Ecosystem Meltdown at the Salton Sea
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Chamomile's Safety and Potential Side Effects
Chamomile is generally considered to be very safe, both when compared to pharmaceutical medications and when compared to other medicinal herbs.
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The Growing Number of Food Recalls
The threat of foodborne pathogens like salmonella and e. coli are cropping up in everything from pancake mix to organic baby food to pet food. What you need to know.
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Herbs
Herbs have played an important role in man's life for a number of years. Today, herbs continue to bring great pleasure to those who choose to work with them.
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Types of Chemical Weapons
Information on chemical weapons.
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Fighting bad bacteria by feeding on them
We have a vast range of amoeboid cells which literally eat our enemies and protect us. How ....please read ahead.
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weapons of brutal little beasties
How do the tiny bacteria cause so much damage to us in terms of pain, misery, energy, money, emotional strain etc.?
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Avoid Food Poisoning at Home
Food poisoning can cause more than vomiting and diarrhea. In susceptible people, food poisoning can lead to complications that require hospitalization.
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Clostridium difficile - New Intestinal Superbug
Clostridium difficile (aka C. diff or CDF) has recently emerged as a serious infectious agent, both deadly and resistant to antibiotics. Why is C. diff a superbug?
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Food Safety and Your Health
Food safety is about good hygiene practices, elimination of potential contaminants in our food, proper handling, preparation, and storage of the foods we eat and drink.
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Garlic – History and Heart-Healthy Benefits
In addition to its culinary applications, garlic has a history of use as a medicine, aphrodisiac, talisman against evil spirits. Elsewhere garlic was banned.
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9 Foods To Avoid and Be Cautious Of
Some foods are inappropriate for early consumption in children causing food allergies, choking risks, and even increase the chance of chronic diseases. Read further for 9 foods your child should avoid in the early months and when is the best time to introduce these food.
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Non-Surgical Facelifts
Instant facelifts are an effective strategy for skin tightening and improving facial features. This article provides information about non-surgical procedures.
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How to Make Flavoured Oils
Other than attractive packaging, nothing prevents a frugal gourmet from making infused oil with organic ingredients. These flavoured oils are as easy as they are elegant.
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The Magic of Dehydration: Vegetables and Crafts
Make your own dips, flours, and stews with that handy dehydrator. There are several non-food items that you can dry as well. We're certainly getting our money's worth from this appliance!
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You've come a long way, baby.
Kim brings us back to the sad and scary reality of women's health issues
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Use of Botox to Reduce Wrinkles and Frown Lines
Pros and Cons of Botox for frown lines and crows feet and a closer look at some other nonsurgical wrinkle removal procedures and Botox alternatives.
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Helping a Dog Who Won't Eat
There's many reasons why a pet may lose his appetite. Understanding how to help when a pet refuses to eat can keep him in good shape until he recovers or visits the vet.
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Botox Injections
A description of botulinum toxin injection for the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles.
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Cinnamon: History, Medicinal and Magical Uses of this Spice
Well, Cinnamon may not be the cure for everything, but it certainly handles most of what ails us during cold and flu season! Find out how...
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Symptoms of Food Allergies in Babies and How to Reduce the Risk of Allergic Reaction
Babies and allergies don't mix. Read what to look for and how to avoid allergies.
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Home Remedies for Cough and Congestion
Anyone can benefit from using home remedies for cough and congestion. Natural cures are especially helpful for children, pregnant women, and those with drug allergies.
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Migraine Headaches
During the past decade new drugs have come on the market to treat migraines. Could they work for you?
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Nutrients in Natural Sweeteners
Natural sugar substitutes offer nutritional alternatives to artificial sweeteners and refined sugar.
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What Is Strabismus?
Strabismus, often confused with "lazy eye", has many causes but is most often treatable and correctable.
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Race Horses Face New Medical Challenge With West Nile Disease
The equine version of West Nile disease can be a deadly killer of Standardbred race horses, and while there is no vaccine to combat this disease, steps can be taken by stable owners to lessen the possibility of an outbreak both at the track and at their home barn or training center.
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The Early Results on Botox for Headaches
Despite the headlines, the jury is still out on whether Botox injections should be widely used for treatment of headaches. Early studies are under way, but as yet the FDA has not approved it for migraine. What's the story?
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Are Herbal Medicines Good for the Body?
Despite the controversy surrounding the use of herbal remedies rather than modern medicine, most people still rely on herbal remedies to cure body complaints and sickness
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Best Cooking Oils: Not Only Olive
Olive oil is great, but not for everything. Top chefs suggest trying canola oil, truffle oil for finishing, nut oils and even, gasp, butter!
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Birds and Newcastle Disease
Poultry, pet birds, and wild birds all catch exotic Newcastle disease. Virulent strains kill more than 90 percent. END is endemic in some countries and absent in others.
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Black-headed Gull – Common Bird of Eurasia
Though it's one of the seagulls, the Black-headed Gull doesn't go to sea: it prefers shallow waters and gentle coastlines, and tolerates humans. Most live in Europe.
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Botox for Migraines
Botox injections are a relatively new treatment for migraine headaches and offer hope for sufferers.
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Botox Injections and Cost
Good cosmetic results are dependent upon quantity, placement, client expectations. Patients may confuse Botox dilution with low pricing and subsequent poor results.
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Cough Remedies for Children
Onions work well as sore throat remedies because they clear congestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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Difference between Aerobic & Anaerobic Bacteria
Oxygen is required for cells to break down organic molecules in the most energy-efficient way. How do microbes that live under conditions of low or no O2 metabolize food?
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Expert Tips for Cooking with Garlic
However they use garlic, home cooks should know some basic techniques in order to get the most out of the herb known as the "stinking rose."
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Garlic Basics
Fresh garlic, an old home remedy has become lost among its derivatives and dehydrated powders and salts. Rediscover the benefits of fresh garlic.
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Honey
More and more people are returning to using honey as a primary go-to ingredient for everything from a tea additive to a cooking ingredient to a primary medicine.
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Honey as a Wound Therapy
Research shows that honey is a safe and effective wound healing agent. Infected wounds especially benefit from honey's antibacterial properties.
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Lead Poisoning in Birds
Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.
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Maximizing Garlic's Health Benefits
Garlic's health benefits are increased by certain preparation and cooking methods and diminished by others.
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Natural Cold Remedies for Toddlers
There are many natural ways to treat your toddler's common cold. New studies say that cold medicine may be harmful to children under 6.
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Natural Remedies for Toddler Allergies
Parents can stop post nasal drip and relieve other symptoms that children with allergies experience by making changes at home and creating natural allergy remedies.
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