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Tips for Safe Food and Water When Traveling

Traveling around the world can be an adventure. It can also be a health hazard if you do not take the proper precautions, especially when enjoying the local food and drink. Here are some of the important precautions and things … Continue reading →

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Common Foods That Poison Pets

Some pet owners are not aware that many foods and food ingredients can be harmful or fatal to dogs and cats. Our research has produced an interesting list of common "people foods" that are toxic to pets and can seriously … Continue reading →

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Are Compact Fluorescent Bulbs a Bright Idea?

Many American are not aware that the incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison over 100 years ago is scheduled to be phased out, starting in 2012, in favor of other lighting technologies such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Although … Continue reading →

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Bird Flu Update

The problem with a potential worldwide avian bird flu epidemic has not gone away. We have documented significant events that could still lead to major outbreak of this killer flu.

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Emergency Preparedness for Pets

When putting together an emergency preparedness plan, do not forget about your furry family friends. You need a plan that includes a way to deal with the family dogs and cats in times of disaster.

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All About BPA Contamination in Your Food

Bisphenol A is a component of several types of plastics and epoxy resins used in food and liquid containers. Bisphenol-A is usually abbreviated as BPA. In April 2008, the Canadian government banned its use in polycarbonate baby bottles due to … Continue reading →

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Selecting Bird Flu Masks

The threat of a worldwide flu pandemic may or may not become a reality, but due to the mutating nature of the avian influenza A (H5N1) bird flu virus, medical scientists, doctors and governments around the world are justifiably concerned … Continue reading →

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Selecting an NOAA Emergency Weather Radio

No home should be without an NOAA emergency weather radio. NOAA Weather Radio, also called NWR, uses a network of more than 980 transmitters to alert the public about approaching or imminent serious weather threats.

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