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Reasons vary for dogs' convulsions
Contributing columnist“My dog had a convulsion, what should I do?” My first reaction is to say you need to get your animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible, since there are so many reasons a dog might convulse. Some of the most common causes, especially...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physical Conditions, Convulsions
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Hicks: Poison hemlock threatens humans, livestock alike
Poison hemlock, which was introduced to the United States as an ornamental in the 1800s, is widespread throughout most of the state and much of North America. In the past, it was typically found along roadways, abandoned lots, fencerows and other non-...Tags: Crimes, Agriculture, Physical Conditions, Health, Colleges and Universities
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Local school kitchens scoring high marks on health inspections
Local restaurant inspections are easily accessible online, but school cafeteria inspections are handled a bit differently. Inspections are done by the same inspectors from the State Inspection Program who complete restaurant inspections. The same...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Food Industry
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Cops: Three Christmas deaths likely caused by carbon monoxide
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A couple and an 11-year-old boy died in what is believed to be a case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities in Flint said Tuesday. The three were found unconscious in their home about 6 a.m. Christmas Day, police...
Tags: Holidays, Physical Conditions, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Religious Festivals
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How To Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
PIX11.comDr. Bruce Ruck from the NJ Poison Center at UMDNJ was here with what people need to know to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu.Tags: Physical Conditions, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Poison-proof your home
Even if you don’t have blatantly poisoning items lying around your house, that doesn’t mean that your house is poison-free. In fact, poisonings may be more frequent that you would imagine on first thought. In 2010, there were 2,582...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Medical Procedures and Tests, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Tampa
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Think government doesn't do good? Read this
During this election cycle, it is increasingly popular in some circles to condemn government as wasteful, inefficient and incompetent. While there are thousands of federal, state and local government programs, each with its own index of success or...
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Three treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after furnace malfunction
Three people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning Monday night at Chambersburg Hospital, according to Chambersburg Emergency Services Chief William FitzGerald. Crews responded to 321 Philadelphia Ave. for a furnace malfunction and evaluated nine... -
Survey shows fewer Maryland children suffered lead poisoning in 2011
Fewer children were poisoned by lead-based paint in 2011 than in any year since Maryland began tracking cases nearly two decades ago, prompting the state to expand its focus to newer rental properties and owner-occupied homes.
A survey released...Tags: Painting, Condos and Houses, Arts, Physical Conditions, Lead Poisoning
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Baltimore awarded $2.9 million to clean up lead paint
The Baltimore housing department received a $2.9 million federal grant Friday to clean up poisonous lead paint found in the walls of thousands of city buildings. Baltimore will receive $2.9 million from the federal government to fix lead-paint hazards in...Tags: Painting, Physical Conditions, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lead Poisoning, Arts and Culture
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U.S. expands danger level for lead exposure
ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. The new standard announced Wednesday means that hundreds of thousands more youngsters could be diagnosed with high...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Standards, Science and Technology, Family, Physical Conditions
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