Articles related to "Health Risks"
Hazards of Infant Formula
Breastfeeding has definite benefits over breastmilk substitutes. Yet parents are often unaware that formula has been shown to pose many health risks to babies.
infant formula • breastmilk substitutes • health risks • formula-fed • formula
Breastfeeding has definite benefits over breastmilk substitutes. Yet parents are often unaware that formula has been shown to pose many health risks to babies.
infant formula • breastmilk substitutes • health risks • formula-fed • formula
Once you know, what will you do?
Summary review of article which reports a study about affect of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing results on personal health behavior patterns.
breast • cancer • genetic • testing • psychology
Summary review of article which reports a study about affect of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing results on personal health behavior patterns.
breast • cancer • genetic • testing • psychology
Oral Piercings
Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.
oral • piercing • oral piercing • oral piercings • tongue
Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.
oral • piercing • oral piercing • oral piercings • tongue
Sleep Apnea and Obesity
Obesity is the leading cause of sleep apnea and you can reduce the symptoms and breathe easier by losing weight.
sleep apnea and obesity • losing weight • loss of sleep • breathe easier • reduce symptoms
Obesity is the leading cause of sleep apnea and you can reduce the symptoms and breathe easier by losing weight.
sleep apnea and obesity • losing weight • loss of sleep • breathe easier • reduce symptoms
Spotting in the Menstrual Cycle: Assessing the Health Risks Associated with Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding
Many women experience spotting at some point during their cycle. Sometimes it’s perfectly normal, and sometimes it's an indication of something wrong, be it minor or major.
menstrual spotting • abnormal menstrual bleeding • ovulation • menstrual cycle • vaginal bleeding
Many women experience spotting at some point during their cycle. Sometimes it’s perfectly normal, and sometimes it's an indication of something wrong, be it minor or major.
menstrual spotting • abnormal menstrual bleeding • ovulation • menstrual cycle • vaginal bleeding
Alcohol and Health Problems
Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.
alcohol health problems • alcohol health risks • drinking health problems • drinking health risks • alcohol health
Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.
alcohol health problems • alcohol health risks • drinking health problems • drinking health risks • alcohol health
Problems for Overweight Children
Health problems incurred by overweight children can be serious. Common causes related to diet and lack of excercise. Tips for parents to help provide a healthier lifestyle.
childhood nutrition • obesity • overweight • health risks • heart disease
Health problems incurred by overweight children can be serious. Common causes related to diet and lack of excercise. Tips for parents to help provide a healthier lifestyle.
childhood nutrition • obesity • overweight • health risks • heart disease
Super-Skinny Me
Brit TV station Channel Four explores the dangers of crash-dieting and rapid weight loss through a new documentary titled, Super-Skinny Me: The Race to Size Zero.
crash dieting • morgan spurlock • skinny • slender • lose weight
Brit TV station Channel Four explores the dangers of crash-dieting and rapid weight loss through a new documentary titled, Super-Skinny Me: The Race to Size Zero.
crash dieting • morgan spurlock • skinny • slender • lose weight
Body Fat: definition, measurement, and risks associated
Determine your risk for obesity and other health related diseases. Some simple tools to see where you are.
body fat • body composition • body fat percentage • bmi • body mass index
Determine your risk for obesity and other health related diseases. Some simple tools to see where you are.
body fat • body composition • body fat percentage • bmi • body mass index
Asbestos Dust and Mesothelioma
There's a clear correlation between contact with asbestos dust and fibers, and risk of mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a serious disease.
mesothelioma risk treatment options • asbestos dust fibers • occupational safety health administration • early symptoms lung cancer • serious health risks smoking inhaling
There's a clear correlation between contact with asbestos dust and fibers, and risk of mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a serious disease.
mesothelioma risk treatment options • asbestos dust fibers • occupational safety health administration • early symptoms lung cancer • serious health risks smoking inhaling
How Fit are You?
Staying slim does more than make you look good and sexy. Growing evidence show that staying in shape is the key to health.
how fit are you • obesity measures • waist circumference • waist to hip ratio • body mass index
Staying slim does more than make you look good and sexy. Growing evidence show that staying in shape is the key to health.
how fit are you • obesity measures • waist circumference • waist to hip ratio • body mass index
How to Boost A Child's Immune System
Parents can do several things to boost a child's immune system in order to protect against infectious diseases and minimize chances of adverse vaccine reactions.
boost child's immune system • alternative vaccination schedule • support healthy immune system • safe fish omega 3 • support immune function
Parents can do several things to boost a child's immune system in order to protect against infectious diseases and minimize chances of adverse vaccine reactions.
boost child's immune system • alternative vaccination schedule • support healthy immune system • safe fish omega 3 • support immune function
Obese HS Football Players
Three studies now show that football players are not merely big but obese to the point their health is at risk. Some want a cap on football weight.
football players obese • football weight is health risk • linemen most at risk for heart disease • nfl contributes to obesity • football and heart disease
Three studies now show that football players are not merely big but obese to the point their health is at risk. Some want a cap on football weight.
football players obese • football weight is health risk • linemen most at risk for heart disease • nfl contributes to obesity • football and heart disease
Fragrance-Free Nation: What’s In My Perfume?
Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde.
polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume
Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde.
polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume
The EPA Tackles Lead Paint Problems
The Environmental Protection agency is tackling lead paint by toughening standards for landlords in an attempt to decrease childhood lead paint exposure.
lead • lead paint • epa • environmental protection agency • rulemaking
The Environmental Protection agency is tackling lead paint by toughening standards for landlords in an attempt to decrease childhood lead paint exposure.
lead • lead paint • epa • environmental protection agency • rulemaking
Weight Management and Pranayama
Weight loss is the reduction of the total body weight in a short period of time.
weight loss • body weight reduction • weight management • weight loss techniques • balanced diet
Weight loss is the reduction of the total body weight in a short period of time.
weight loss • body weight reduction • weight management • weight loss techniques • balanced diet
Cigarette Smoking: What! Another Thing I Have to Give Up?
So you're enjoying that cigarette, eh? You wouldn't be so ready to light up if your skin turned to green blotches, would you?
cigarettes • smoking • quit smoking • addiction to nicotine • nicotine
So you're enjoying that cigarette, eh? You wouldn't be so ready to light up if your skin turned to green blotches, would you?
cigarettes • smoking • quit smoking • addiction to nicotine • nicotine
At Home With Life Alert
Would you like to live protected at home rather than in a retirement center for a few more years? Do you have health problems which prohibit your living along? This article is about a life-saving advancement which may help to keep "Seniors on the Move" and at home.
lifealert • senior • protection • comfort • home
Would you like to live protected at home rather than in a retirement center for a few more years? Do you have health problems which prohibit your living along? This article is about a life-saving advancement which may help to keep "Seniors on the Move" and at home.
lifealert • senior • protection • comfort • home
Belly Fat May Cause Breathing Problems
Abdominal fat is linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. New French research suggests that obesity can also cause respiratory problems.
respiratory distress • abdominal obesity • belly fat • health problems of overweight • heart disease
Abdominal fat is linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. New French research suggests that obesity can also cause respiratory problems.
respiratory distress • abdominal obesity • belly fat • health problems of overweight • heart disease
Diabetes and Weight Management
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
Don't Bite Those Nails--Especially if They're Polished!
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
Don't Stress Over Patience
In today's high-paced society, it is easy to be impatient and feel stressed. Let's explore how stress increases health risks, and how to deal with stress constructively.
stress over • having patience • impatience • dealing with stress • coping with stress
In today's high-paced society, it is easy to be impatient and feel stressed. Let's explore how stress increases health risks, and how to deal with stress constructively.
stress over • having patience • impatience • dealing with stress • coping with stress
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Farmed Salmon and PCBs
Since salmon has become more popular farmed salmon has increased. They contain more PCBs and have less omega3 fatty acids.
pcbs • farmed salmon • polluted and contaminated • pcb levels • salmon intake
Since salmon has become more popular farmed salmon has increased. They contain more PCBs and have less omega3 fatty acids.
pcbs • farmed salmon • polluted and contaminated • pcb levels • salmon intake
How To Get Rid of Fleas
Ridding the home and yard of fleas and ticks can be tricky. There are a few steps that can be used to make killing fleas and ticks easier.
fleas • ticks • prevention • preventative • pets
Ridding the home and yard of fleas and ticks can be tricky. There are a few steps that can be used to make killing fleas and ticks easier.
fleas • ticks • prevention • preventative • pets
Lions and Tigers and Roadkill? Oh My...
Introducing "enrichment activities," including carcass feeding, into zoos.
roadkill • zoos • animal rights • enrichment activities • natural feeding
Introducing "enrichment activities," including carcass feeding, into zoos.
roadkill • zoos • animal rights • enrichment activities • natural feeding
Merck Recalls Vaccines
Merck & Co., Inc. and the FDA have announced the voluntary recall of over 1 million doses of HIB and hepatitis B vaccines.
merck • hib • vaccine recall • risk to children • pedvax hib
Merck & Co., Inc. and the FDA have announced the voluntary recall of over 1 million doses of HIB and hepatitis B vaccines.
merck • hib • vaccine recall • risk to children • pedvax hib
New Dangers Discovered In Infant Formula
A recent report on infant formula has revealed that 15 brands of powdered formula contained unsafe amounts of perchlorate, an ingredient in rocket fuel.
infant formula • perchlorate • powdered infant formula • thyroid • contaminated formula
A recent report on infant formula has revealed that 15 brands of powdered formula contained unsafe amounts of perchlorate, an ingredient in rocket fuel.
infant formula • perchlorate • powdered infant formula • thyroid • contaminated formula
Organic Wool Clothing
Find out why the demand for certified organic wool and environmentally conscious garments are on the rise in the fashion industry.
organic clothing • organic wool • organic wool yarn • organic wool fabric • certified organic wool
Find out why the demand for certified organic wool and environmentally conscious garments are on the rise in the fashion industry.
organic clothing • organic wool • organic wool yarn • organic wool fabric • certified organic wool
Training for Oil Spill Volunteers
If you are interested in being able to respond to oil spill cleanup efforts as a volunteer, consider taking a hazardous waste operations and emergency response course.
oil spill cleanup volunteers • hazwoper • osha • oil spill cleanup • hazardous materials
If you are interested in being able to respond to oil spill cleanup efforts as a volunteer, consider taking a hazardous waste operations and emergency response course.
oil spill cleanup volunteers • hazwoper • osha • oil spill cleanup • hazardous materials
Why Not Possess A Personal Primate - Part 2
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
primate • monkey • ape
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
primate • monkey • ape
A Facelift Without the Surgery
Maintaining a youthful appearance may be easier than you think. With new advances in technologies, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have become a new go-to for a quick fix
noninvasive cosmetic surgery • procedure • cosmetic surgery • facelift • laser treatment
Maintaining a youthful appearance may be easier than you think. With new advances in technologies, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have become a new go-to for a quick fix
noninvasive cosmetic surgery • procedure • cosmetic surgery • facelift • laser treatment
Admitting and Owning Your Problems
Successful life change progresses through six stages. The second stage, Contemplation, lays the foundation for successful change.
life change • life changes • life choices • health • stop smoking
Successful life change progresses through six stages. The second stage, Contemplation, lays the foundation for successful change.
life change • life changes • life choices • health • stop smoking
Air Quality in the Workplace
How safe is the air you're breathing at work?
asthma • smoking • air quality • cessation
How safe is the air you're breathing at work?
asthma • smoking • air quality • cessation
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 5th is National Alcohol Screening Day. Getting kids involved in prevention efforts is the key to keeping them alcohol free.
alcohol abuse • alcohol treatment • teens and alcohol • depression • drunk driving
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 5th is National Alcohol Screening Day. Getting kids involved in prevention efforts is the key to keeping them alcohol free.
alcohol abuse • alcohol treatment • teens and alcohol • depression • drunk driving
Basement Ventilation Systems
Mold remediation is expensive. Basement ventilation systems can reduce the chance of black mold infestation. Heating and cooling units will make the space comfortable.
basement ventilation systems • mold remediation • heating and cooling units • home theater • seer rating
Mold remediation is expensive. Basement ventilation systems can reduce the chance of black mold infestation. Heating and cooling units will make the space comfortable.
basement ventilation systems • mold remediation • heating and cooling units • home theater • seer rating
Before You Visit Cambodia
Cambodia is not the safest place on Earth. But then, safety is not why people visit this region of the world. The country is home to some beautiful temples.
before you visit cambodia • weather in cambodia • cambodia tourism • visiting cambodia • visiting angkor
Cambodia is not the safest place on Earth. But then, safety is not why people visit this region of the world. The country is home to some beautiful temples.
before you visit cambodia • weather in cambodia • cambodia tourism • visiting cambodia • visiting angkor
Breaking News 19
Papua New Guinea is eager to increase its tourism numbers dramatically by 2008. Guadalcanal suffers significant landslide damage due to torrential rains. PNG and Fiji discuss direct airline routes. Sumitomo will begin prospecting for nickel and cobalt on Santa Isabel. Tuvalu plans universal Internet access for all Tuvaluans.
bill gates • papua new guinea • tourism • guadalcanal • landslides
Papua New Guinea is eager to increase its tourism numbers dramatically by 2008. Guadalcanal suffers significant landslide damage due to torrential rains. PNG and Fiji discuss direct airline routes. Sumitomo will begin prospecting for nickel and cobalt on Santa Isabel. Tuvalu plans universal Internet access for all Tuvaluans.
bill gates • papua new guinea • tourism • guadalcanal • landslides
Cyclone Sidr Pollutes Water
Victims of Cyclone Sidr continue to suffer in Bangladesh with many being forced to drink polluted water as well as increased food shortages.
cyclone sidr bangladesh • polluted water • unicef • george harrison • children diseases
Victims of Cyclone Sidr continue to suffer in Bangladesh with many being forced to drink polluted water as well as increased food shortages.
cyclone sidr bangladesh • polluted water • unicef • george harrison • children diseases
Dolphin Conservation
International cooperation is necessary to save whales.
whale-watching • overfishing • pollution • sonar • mediterranean dolphin populations
International cooperation is necessary to save whales.
whale-watching • overfishing • pollution • sonar • mediterranean dolphin populations
Drug Resistant Staph Infections
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Ephedra---Help for Dieters?
This article describes the use of the herbal remedy,ephedra, for weight-loss and discusses its associated risks.
ephedra • obesity • ma-huang • weight-loss
This article describes the use of the herbal remedy,ephedra, for weight-loss and discusses its associated risks.
ephedra • obesity • ma-huang • weight-loss
European Study on Obesity
Obesity is becoming a greater concern in the U.S. but how do European countries compare? There is growing concern in Europe, as well.
obesity in young children • obesity rates in children • recess • pedometers • physical education
Obesity is becoming a greater concern in the U.S. but how do European countries compare? There is growing concern in Europe, as well.
obesity in young children • obesity rates in children • recess • pedometers • physical education
Family Food
With so many opinions on what and how to feed your family, getting the facts about organic food is essential.
green • organic living • family • food • health
With so many opinions on what and how to feed your family, getting the facts about organic food is essential.
green • organic living • family • food • health
FDA Mercury Warnings Inadequate
Government warnings on mercury contamination in fish don't protect pregnant women, Environmental Working Group says.
mercury • fish • pregnancy • food and drug administration • children
Government warnings on mercury contamination in fish don't protect pregnant women, Environmental Working Group says.
mercury • fish • pregnancy • food and drug administration • children
Gum Disease Linked to Smoking and Cancer
Recent research in the dental health field go beyond simple tooth care and find associations between gum disease, smoking and cancer.
gum disease • smoking • cancer • pancreatic cancer • smoking and gum disease
Recent research in the dental health field go beyond simple tooth care and find associations between gum disease, smoking and cancer.
gum disease • smoking • cancer • pancreatic cancer • smoking and gum disease
Health Benefits of Alcohol
Research has found that moderate drinking significantly reduces the risk for a number of health problems.
health benefits of alcohol • health benefits of drinking • drinking health • alcohol health • alcohol stroke
Research has found that moderate drinking significantly reduces the risk for a number of health problems.
health benefits of alcohol • health benefits of drinking • drinking health • alcohol health • alcohol stroke
Health Issues in Oil Painting
I am more carefree in nature and many times I forego precautions in order to begin a piece, however (and that's a BIG however), no one can deny that there are indeed great health risks associated with oil painting.
safely • precautions • oil • hazards • pigment
I am more carefree in nature and many times I forego precautions in order to begin a piece, however (and that's a BIG however), no one can deny that there are indeed great health risks associated with oil painting.
safely • precautions • oil • hazards • pigment
Hell's Mountains
The summer fire season of 2003 in western Montana has been an epic battle between Man and Nature.
fire • wildland fire • firefighting • fire aviation • small airplanes
The summer fire season of 2003 in western Montana has been an epic battle between Man and Nature.
fire • wildland fire • firefighting • fire aviation • small airplanes
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