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Diesel Exhaust-related Deaths
Thousands of Americans are at risk of being exposed to diesel exhaust, especially those who work in or around diesel exhaust such as railroad workers. For years, the risks of chronic exposure have been studied but disregarded by many, although diesel exhaust can be the cause of many conditions including cancer. Read
By: Peter Kent | 30/03/2008 | Business
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Sexual Harassment From Supervisor to Employee
When an individual goes to work each day, they expect to command a certain amount of respect, whether they be a woman or man, married, single, dating, etc. It is illegal for an employer to pressure an employee into doing sexual acts for promotions or favoritism in the work place. Read
By: Peter Kent | 29/03/2008 | Law
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Protecting yourself From Harmful Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
Zetia, as well as Vytorin, are prescription drugs given to patients who suffer from high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. However, while Zetia is supposed to lower the growth of plaque within the arteries, it was recently discovered to actually do the opposite. News reports have linked the drug to several studies showing an increased growth of plaque among victims. Read
By: Peter Kent | 25/03/2008 | Health
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Preventing Legal Disruptions of a Trainer and Trainee
While there are not many cases where an individual professional athelete has developed a lawsuit against a professional trainer or a professional coach, the law has recognized that a specific legal responsibility exists between these two parties. Additionally, what is more common is the legal responsibilities existing between a coach and a student athelete. Read
By: Peter Kent | 25/03/2008 | Hobbies
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Salmonella Poisoning
Salmonella is a common food-borne illness and that causes a condition known as salmonellosis. It can occur when a consuming a contaminated food item -- anything that is derived from an animal including meat and dairy. It is uncommon for salmonella to thrive in a high-fat, low-moisture environment such as peanut butter, which may have made the salmonella threat much worse as it came as a surprise. Read
By: Peter Kent | 24/03/2008 | Health
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Controversy Over Side Effects of Trasylol Injections
Trasylol-aprotinin is an injectable drug administered to individuals usually undergoing heart surgery or kidney disease procedures. Trasylol controls the blood during these medical procedures. However, it was recently discovered that Trasylol's side effects may actually worsen the condition of patient's by causing them to develop heart disease, kidney failure, stroke or death. Read
By: Peter Kent | 04/03/2008 | Health
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An Increase of Hip an Knee Surgical Procedures
As the active baby boomers and Generation X age, and with the growing medical technology in America, knee and hip replacements in individuals between 38 and 54 are on the rise. However, while medical technology now enables younger individuals to be fitted with prosthetic joints, infections and complications are still an extremely high risk when undergoing these two types of operations. Read
By: Peter Kent | 03/03/2008 | Health
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Social Hosts not Safe From Liquor Liability Laws
Many people enjoy a party or wedding where alcohol is served and the ability to let go after a long week is provided. However, when an individual consumes too much alcohol and goes on to cause a car crash in which they or others are harmed, the fault of the accident falls on the shoulders of the party's host under social host liquor liability laws, which many individuals are unaware of. Read
By: Peter Kent | 03/03/2008 | Law
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Serious Health Risks Affect Ephedra Users
When individuals seek out dietary supplements, it is often assumed that the products commercially available on the shelves have been tested by the U.S. government's FDA and are safe to consume. However, the because of a dietary supplement act, the burden of ensuring safety falls directly on dietary supplement manufacturers and the FDA cannot interfere whether they would like to or not. Read
By: Peter Kent | 02/03/2008 | Health
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Pcb Contamination
Polychlorinated Biphenyls, otherwise known as PCBs, are a mixture of compounds that were used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment because of their ability to insulate well without burning off easily. However, PCBs can cause an array of side effects ranging from the mild - such as acne and rashes -- to the severe, which includes neurobehavioral and immunological in children. Read
By: Peter Kent | 25/02/2008 | Law