Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Dozens of Young People Hospitalized for Breathing and Lung Problems After Vaping


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Local Air Testing for Toxic Gas Closer to Reality

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Meanwhile, the state Environmental Protection Division this week revealed results of an initial sample test for ethylene oxide at its South DeKalb monitoring station.



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Toxic Algae Kills Dogs Across the Country

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The killer is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, that can be found in fresh or salt water and contain toxins that can be fatal to dogs within minutes, hours, or days of exposure.



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Here's How Too Much Social Media Can Harm Girls

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Among girls, the more often they used social media, the more psychological distress they suffered, the findings suggested.



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Speed Stroke Recovery With Exercise

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Mixed aerobic exercise provided the greatest improvement, followed by walking, cycling and recumbent stepping -- a machine that allows stepping while in a seated position.



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