Consumer Health

Rotten Tomatoes?

Posted on June 16, 2008. Filed under: Consumer Health, Diseases & Conditions, Health, NLM, Preventative Health | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Food and Drug Administration has issued several warnings recently about a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to the consumption of certain raw red tomatoes.
Since mid-April, the CDC reported that at least 167 people in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella, 23 of which were hospitalized with Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon strain of [...]

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Swim at Your Own Risk

Posted on June 12, 2008. Filed under: Consumer Health, Diseases & Conditions, Health, Preventative Health | Tags: , , , , |

Summertime is a time for picnics, vacations, and daily trips to the backyard pool, community pool, water park, or lake. Swimming is one of summers great joys, however, there are possible hidden dangers lurking in those refreshing waters. The first danger most people think of is drowning. According to the Centers [...]

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Science and Health Sites for Kids

Posted on June 10, 2008. Filed under: Consumer Health, Diseases & Conditions | Tags: , , , |

Looking for something your kids can do on a rainy summer day? Try the internet for a new learning experience. Science and medicine can be fun and educational at the same time. Here is a list of fun science & health sites for kids and their parents and teachers.

Artificial Anatomy. http://americanhistory.si.edu/anatomy/bodyparts/nma03_bodyparts.html. [...]

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10 TIPS FOR A HAPPY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC

Posted on May 22, 2008. Filed under: Consumer Health, Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health-E Illinois | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Nothing destroys a good time like food poisoning or a food-related injury. It’s not so funny when the dog grabs barbecued chicken off the grill, singes his fur, and bites Uncle Don in the resulting tussle over the last drumstick. Prior planning can prevent illness and injuries to your entire family.
1. Wash [...]

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10 Tips for a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Picnic

Posted on May 22, 2008. Filed under: Consumer Health, Health, Health-E Illinois | Tags: , , |

Nothing destroys a good time like food poisoning or a food-related injury. It’s not so funny when the dog grabs barbecued chicken off the grill, singes his fur, and bites Uncle Don in the resulting tussle over the last drumstick. Prior planning can prevent illness and injuries to your entire family.
1. Wash [...]

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