Archive for May, 2008
40,000 US Soldiers with PTSD-
By PAULINE JELINEK, Associated Press Writer
The number of troops with new cases of post-traumatic stress disorder jumped by roughly 50 percent in 2007 amid the military buildup in Iraq and increased violence there and in Afghanistan.
Records show roughly 40,000 troops have been diagnosed with the illness, also known as PTSD, since 2003. Officials believe that [...]
South American Union Formed-
On Friday, May 23, 2008, South America’s 12 nations officially signed on to form the Union of South America Nations or UNASUR. Going into effect in 2009, the treaty unites the continent in a way that models the European Union. Nine member states must still ratify the treaty, but most hope that will happen swiftly [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Evolution of flu strains points to higher risk of pandemic: study
Make sure you and your family are protected in case there is a flu pandemic! What is in your home survival kit? I recommend the Wein VIRAMASK self adhesive mask..
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Evolution of flu strains points to higher risk of pandemic: study
Mon May 26
Some strains of bird flu are coming ever closer to developing the traits they [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Common Allergy and Asthma Triggers-
Allergies and Asthma are conditions that are usually triggered by “trigger factors” that can be found both indoor and outdoor environments. Prevention of an asthma attack or allergy exacerbation can be controlled by controlling exposure to the below triggers. If avoidance is not possible, minimizing exposure is vital.
Common triggers include:
tobacco
smoke
perfumes
dust
dust mites
pet dander
pet hair
chemicals (lysol and [...]
Drinking water can be harmful to smallest babies
By Anne Harding
Babies younger than six months old should never be given water to drink, physicians at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore remind parents. Consuming too much water can put babies at risk of a potentially life-threatening condition known as water intoxication.
“Even when they’re very tiny, they have an intact thirst reflex or a [...]
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