Disease Prevention

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• Electricity

  Electrical Systems - Chapter 23

  There are many health factors to consider in usage and installation of electric systems. Here's an overview of them.
• Disease Prevention

  Laundering of Clothing and Household Linens - Does It Kill Enough Germs?

  Is your clothing and bedding really clean? Find out if low temperature washings really get rid of the germs.
• Disaster Planning

  Preparation: Before A Flood

  First, get flood insurance. After getting flood insurance, there are several things you can do to minimize losses in your home and ensure your family's safety.
• Sunscreen

  NIH Panel Links Vitamin A in Sunscreen to Skin Tumors

  Tests reveal that retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A found in 2/5th's of U.S. sunscreens, speeds the development of skin tumors when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight.
• Water Treatment

  Overview of Common Water Treatment Strategies

  Unsure about the best way to treat your specific water? Look at this overview to compare different methods.
• BPA

  Bisphenol A - Questions and Answers

  Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use mainly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
• Disease Prevention

  Study Shows How Ultrafine Particles in Air Pollution May Cause Heart Disease

  Evidence is mouting that nanoparticles, too small to capture in a typical home air filter, are the most toxic type of air pollution.
• Asthma

  Spray Cleaners May Cause Asthma in Adults

  Using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of developing asthma in adults, say researchers in Europe.
• Food Poisoning

  Washing Fruits and Vegetables May Not Be Enough

  Research shows that irradiation could be key to removing hard-to-reach pathogens inside fruits and vegetables.
• Food Poisoning

  A Pain in the Gut - Preventing Food-borne Illness or Food Poisoning

  Recognize and prevent food poisoning.
• Asthma

  Bacteria in Dust Linked to Asthma

  Asthma and wheezing may be triggered by a chemical from bacteria that lurk in household dust.
• Sunscreen

  Sunscreen: The Burning Facts

  The FDA provides comprehensive advice about sunscreens.

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