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Doctors warn about camphor poisoning in children

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Doctors are warning parents to avoid using imported camphor products after poisonings in several New York City children.





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Chinese slimming capsules

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Taking herbal food supplements is certainly not free of risk. Since 2005, the poison emergency centers in the German cities of Freiburg and Göttingen have registered a total of 17 patients with health problems after taking ...


Scorpion antivenom results in prompt recovery from nerve poisoning

Medicine & Health / Research

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Youngsters suffering severe nerve poisoning following a scorpion sting recover completely and quickly if a scorpion-specific antivenom is administered, according to a study conducted by researchers from The University of ...


Routine screenings uncover hidden carbon monoxide poisoning

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 13, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Screening all emergency room patients for carbon monoxide poisoning is a simple yet potentially life-saving practice that can be done even in a high-volume urban hospital, according to new research by emergency physicians ...


Pediatric carbon monoxide poisoning linked to video games after Hurricane Ike

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hours after Hurricane Ike roared ashore in Texas, more than two million homes were without power, which left some scrambling to preserve food and others looking for ways to entertain children, a move that proved to be, in ...


FDA issued advisory to Gulf seafood firms

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created Feb 05, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory to seafood processors concerning recent illnesses linked to fish carrying the ciguatera toxin.


Prebiotics -- the key to fewer food poisoning stomach upsets -- and healthy farm animals

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created Apr 02, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Natural sugars found in breast milk that are now included in prebiotic foods may help in the fight against Salmonella and other food poisoning bacteria, scientists heard today at the Society for General Microbiology’s 162nd ...


Carbon monoxide may cause long-lasting heart damage

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created Jan 29, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Lack of oxygen isn’t the only way that carbon monoxide (CO) damages the heart, say researchers at Rhode Island Hospital.


Lilies Deadly to Cats, Veterinarians Warn

Biology / Other

created Apr 03, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Lilies, a floral reminder that winter has passed, frequently appear in homes during spring holidays as potted plants or cut flowers. But for cats, many lilies can be as lethal as they are lovely.


Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population

Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Populations of Laysan albatross face severe declines due to widespread lead poisoning of chicks unless comprehensive cleanup measures gain momentum, according to a recent study.


Chinese-produced fresh ginger is recalled

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created Jul 30, 2007 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Monday for consumers to avoid eating fresh ginger imported from China.



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