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» Proper Flood Cleanup Can Prevent Illnesses Caused By Mold

The North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging residents who have experienced flooding in their homes to take steps to prevent the growth of mold.

The North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging residents who have experienced flooding in their homes to take steps to prevent the growth of mold, according to Terry O’Clair, director of the Division of Air Quality for the Department of Health.

Mold can grow quickly in homes and other buildings following a flood. When airborne mold spores are present in large numbers, they can trigger allergic reactions, asthma episodes, infections and other respiratory problems. In addition, exposure can cause development of an allergy to mold, resulting in long-term health problems.

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North Dakota Department Of Health

» Cold Blooded Criminals Use Violence Indiscriminately, UK
Psychopaths are more likely to use violence in a cold blooded, calculated way than non-psychopathic violent offenders. This is the finding of a study being presented today, Thursday 25th June 2009, at the British Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston.

» Family Pet Can Transmit MRSA

Our pets have always been known to carry several bacterial species that can cause serious infections with their bites. Now it has been shown that one more should be added to the list -- meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Our pets have always been known to carry several bacterial species that can cause serious infections with their bites. Now it has been shown that one more should be added to the list -- meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Cat and dog bites commonly contain a mix of anaerobes and aerobes. The list includes at least 30 pathogens which can be transmitted from pets to people, including species of Pasteurella, Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, and Capnocytophaga. Infections from these pathogens can result in severe infections in about 20% of all dog and cat bites.

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Ramona Bates MD

» The Color Me Happy Diet

Colorful foods can help you eat a balanced diet and protect you from a multitude of ills.