For years there has been speculation over whether cell phones could cause cancer. There have been many debates over the answer with no clear cut answer emerging. Some discredit those warning of the possible link between cancer and cell phone use as proponents of the “sky is falling” school of thought. But the argument has continued anyway.
As the popularity of cell phone use has grown, so has the concern. When cell phones first emerged, they were a luxury item that most people couldn’t afford. Now it is shocking to discover anyone that doesn’t have a cell phone. But this trend has occurred only in very recent years. It generally takes many years, sometimes even decades, for all of the associated problems to come to light.
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When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. You have no time to waste. The longer the brain is without oxygen, the more severe and extensive the damage. A person suffering from a stroke needs help right away. It is vital that you know how to recognize the signs of a stroke so you or your loved one can get help immediately. (more…)
Fleas are the scourge of animal lovers world wide. Fleas live off of the blood of their host animal, causing intolerable and relentless itching. Animals that suffer allergic reactions to the bites require medical intervention. The fleas can cause even more serious health conditions since serious flea infestations can make the host animal anemic or infect them with parasitic worms. But fleas do not pose a health danger to just animals alone; fleas can cause illnesses in people too.
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Stroke is listed as the third leading cause of death in the US after heart disease and cancer. Stroke statistics concerning African Americans are even more staggering and frightening. African American people are most often affected by stroke. The statistics on African Americans and stroke risks are cause for great concern. If you are African American, it is important that you are informed of the great risk stroke poses.
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Random vitamin testing performed by the ConsumerLab.com company found a possible health concern in a children’s vitamin. Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears was found to contain over 200% more of vitamin A than was printed on the bottles label. What could possibly be bad about your child receiving extra vitamins, you might wonder. There are serious health complications associated with the consumption of excess vitamin A.
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