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9 Everyday Reasons To Itch | New York Allergist Dr. Clifford Bassett

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Food Safety Mistakes in the Kitchen: Where Germs and Bacteria Lurk - Prevention.com

prevention.com — “We follow two moms to learn common food safety mistakes they’re making while cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. Find out which food safety errors could lead to Salmonella and food poisoning.” View full resource at prevention.com

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Just Say No To The 'Cinnamon Challenge' : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “A fad is to blame for a big increase in calls to poison control centers about cinnamon. The kooky consumption of a spoonful of the common spice sounds harmless, but it can lead to health trouble.” View full resource at npr.org

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Just Say No To The 'Cinnamon Challenge' : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

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3 N. Ind. cities receive grants for lead removal | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

indystar.com — “The cities of South Bend, Elkhart and Fort Wayne each have been awarded grants worth $2.3 million to clean up lead from at-risk homes, train workers in lead safety methods and increase public awareness about childhood lead poisoning.” View full resource at indystar.com

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Lead paint still a hazard in Bronx slum buildings - New York Daily News

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Beware of Mercury Poisoning - Video - iHealthTube.com

ihealthtube.com — “Dr. Mark Hyman explains how mercury in your body could lead to ill health and weight gain. He discusses how to find out if you have mercury poisoning and how to limit your exposure to this toxic element.” View full resource at ihealthtube.com

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Poisoning main cause of death from injury - UPI.com

upi.com — “A sister whose 3-year-old brother died 50 years ago of poisoning -- the leading cause of unintentional U.S. injuries -- said everyone needs to be vigilant.” View full resource at upi.com

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Eagles lead-free and flying free | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

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How to prevent accidental medication poisoning in children - JSOnline

jsonline.com — “(ARA) - Every day in the United States, about 165 kids - or roughly four busloads of children - are seen in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings. Medications are the leading cause of accidental child poisoning deaths today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” View full resource at jsonline.com

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Nebraska lead-poison protection bill advances after lawmakers strip out testing mandate | The Republic

therepublic.com — “LINCOLN, Neb. - Children enrolled in state-subsidized health care in Nebraska would have to undergo blood-lead testing, and health officials would recommend exams for others believed to be at risk, under legislation that lawmakers advanced Thursday.” View full resource at therepublic.com

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Pediatrics Bend Oregon - Bend Memorial Clinic - News and Information Blog > Ibuprofen dosing simplified

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Lead Testing Bill Advances In Legislature

wowt.com — “The Nebraska Legislature is moving to create a state lead-protection program for children at high risk of exposure. Lawmakers gave first-round approval Thursday to a bill that would encourage testing for children at risk of lead poisoning based on where they live and other factors.” View full resource at wowt.com

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MD News - New Research Reveals Medications are the Leading Cause of Accidental Poisoning Deaths Among Children Today

mdnews.com — “Safe Kids Worldwide released a new research report that found while the death rate among children from poisoning has been cut in half since the late 1970s, the percentage of all child poisoning deaths due to medications has nearly doubled, from 36 percent to 64 percent.” View full resource at mdnews.com

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