Archive for October, 2007
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
It's that time of the year - the cold and flu season - and now is the time to prepare for it by getting your annual flu shot.
The flu shot is highly recommended for the elderly and children, as it will help build immunity in the case that their bodies ...
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
With Halloween just around the corner, you can already visualize your kids looking cute as buttons in their Spiderman and Princess outfits - holding an enormous bag of candy.
In an effort to make his (and his patient's) life easier, Dr. Nelson Smith, a dentist in an Ohio town has ...
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Monday, October 15th, 2007
California recently announced that they were banning the use of Phthalate, a common chemical found in many children's plastic toys and other products.
Beginning in 2009, products that contain more than a trace of Phthalate will not be allowed to be manufactured, sold or distributed in the state of California. ...
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Friday, October 12th, 2007
In the newest round of recalls, a number of lipsticks were found to contain higher levels of lead than what is allowed.
Lipstick brands affected included Cover Girl, L'Oreal and Christian Dior. Some brands had more lead in them than others.
One-third of the lipsticks tested contained an amount of lead ...
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Studies have found that not only can credit cards be harmful to your financial wellbeing, they may also be a contributor to bigger waistlines.
Many fast food restaurants are now offering the ability to pay for "food on the run" with the convenience of a swiped credit card. No signature ...
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