Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

What Is a Plague?

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Epidemics used to be referred to as plagues. Epidemics are an unexpected increase in the number of cases in a location over a defined period of time. Pandemics are worldwide epidemics. Different organisms have caused pandemics throughout history.

How to Recycle Packaging Materials

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Discarded packaging material often winds up in landfills. The National Recycling Coalition reports that approximately one-third of the material in an average dump is packaging material, which includes cardboard, plastic and expanded polystyrene (or Styrofoam). Packaging material represents approxima

What Is the Function of OSHA?

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Restaurants, retail outlets and even nursing facilities must make sure they operate according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations. The many people affected by OSHA should know its function so they can work and run their businesses accordingly.

Bacterial Detox

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Bacteria in the body can build up over time with different drinks, food, medications and with some products. In order to detox the body of bacteria, you can change the foods you eat, drinks you consume, certain daily habits and increasing activity. Bacteria detox can be done naturally or with supple

Alternatives to Plastic Bags

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Every year, Americans throw away billions of plastic bags. According to Citizens Campaign for the Environment, those bags clog sewers and storm drains, litter roadsides and stay in the environment for 1,000 years. The Campaign says public agencies spend millions of dollars in cleanup...

Biohazardous Waste Guidelines

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Biohazardous waste is waste material that could harbor pathogens that could transmit infectious disease. This includes medical equipment such as needles and scalpels, human or animal body parts, and laboratory specimens. It also includes paper or cloth material like masks, gowns and washcloths. All

Remedies for Chilblains

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Chilblains describes a general skin condition in which the skin is dry, itchy and may crack. It's often caused by sensitivity to the cold, poor circulation or malnutrition. This is why chilblains usually vanish entirely in the summer. Without treatment, the condition can advance until it's difficult

Natural Preservatives Information

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Food preservation has long been a concern for people who wish to maintain a food supply when food is scarce. Over the years, natural preservatives were eclipsed by chemical additives. But the natural methods still work, and they do so without engendering the health concerns that many of the chemical

Workplace Safety Act

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Workplace safety is a concern for nearly everyone, either as an employer or employee. The Occupational and Safety Health Act, enacted by the federal government in 1970, regulates safety in the workplace. All employers who engage in interstate commerce are subject to the regulations put forth by the

Pros & Cons of High Top Shoes

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High top shoes support the ankles.mining boots image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.comShoes did not always come in the immense variety that is available today. Even today, in some countries, shoes are a luxury. Most of us, however, can choose shoes for formal or informal events; we can...

How to Recycle Metal Art

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Metal is one of the easiest materials to recycle, and the metal recycling process is one of the most beneficial to the environment. Metal artwork is likely to be made from scrap metal or a mixture of metals. Depending on your location, you may have opportunities to both recycle your metal artwork an