Brown Burgers May Look Done, But Are They?
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(NC)-According to Health Canada, summer chefs who cook ground beef burgers on gas grills could have a food safety problem if they rely solely on colour-rather than an instant-read food thermometer-to......

Folic Acid - It's Never Too Early
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(NC)-The Folic Acid Alliance of Ontario (FAAO) has launched its first-ever, province-wide campaign to promote the awareness of folic acid and its benefits in helping to prevent birth defects. Folic ......

Take Folic Acid Before Getting Pregnant
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(NC)-Mississauga mother Susan Walsh gives a bottle of multivitamins containing folic acid to the bride-to-be at every wedding shower she attends. This is her way of ensuring that all women take folic......

Folic Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects
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(NC)-With June being National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, it's a great opportunity for Canadians to become educated on the importance of folic acid for healthy infants. In Canada, it is estimated t......

Facts About Organ And Tissue Transplants
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There is a chronic shortage of most organs needed for transplant in Canada. More than 3,500 Canadians are currently awaiting organ transplants. In Canada, up to 30 per cent of people in need of a sol......

Does It Cost Anything To Donate?
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(NC)-No, the donor's family doesn't pay, or receive payment, for organ and tissue donation. All costs related to donation are paid by local organ procurement programs or transplant centers through pr......

Keep The Bugs At Bay
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(NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not ......

Eight Tips For A Bug-Free Summer
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(NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not ......

Beat The Bugs… Use Repellent!
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(NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not ......

Take Control Of Your Allergies
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(NC)-For some people, allergies are a seasonal condition, recurring for several weeks at the same time period each year. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis. In the spring pollen leve......

Final Exams And Allergies Don'T Add Up
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(NC)-It's that time of year again. Students cramming to prepare for their annual final exams. For the one in five students who suffer from seasonal allergies this difficult time can be made even more......

The Impact Of Allergies In The Workplace
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(NC)-In the spring allergy sufferers try hard to make it through their work day as they deal with a variety of symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, and sniffles. Their heads may feel clogged up and t......

Safe Driving Tips For Allergy Sufferers
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(NC)-Did you know that some medications can cause drowsiness which could affect your ability to drive your vehicle safely? In particular, sedating antihistamines commonly used in the treatment of all......

Allergies Can Now Be Diagnosed With A Simple Blood Test
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(NC)-Do you think you have allergies? Do you have dark circles under your eyes, itchy rashes, or feel like you have a cold? If you do, you are not alone. More than 9 million Canadians suffer from som......

What Is Hay Fever?
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(NC)-Well, it's not caused by hay, and it isn't a fever. In fact, " hay fever" is a complete misnomer. The term was first used by English doctors over a hundred years ago when they noticed that durin......

How To Protect Allergy Sufferers In Your Home
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(NC)-For those who suffer from allergies the spring season comes much too soon. It's a time when allergy symptoms can be at their worst. Pollen levels rise during the spring as trees and flowers begi......

Allergy Season Alert: How To Avoid Seasonal Allergy Triggers
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(NC)-While there is unfortunately no cure for allergies, you may be able to prevent the onset of allergic symptoms by avoiding the things that can set off an allergic reaction. Seasonal allergy "tri......

How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening
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(NC)-Did you know that gardening is the second most popular physical activity for Canadians? According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes your heart, lungs and muscles strong. Stretc......

Facts About Allergies For Parents
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(NC)-Did you know that more than 20 percent of school-age children suffer from allergies. A condition that, if not diagnosed properly, can interfere with a child's ability to concentrate. In fact, a......

Ask the Expert: Allergy Q & A with Dr. Harold Kim
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(NC)- What is an allergy? An allergy is a super-sensitivity to a substance that is not harmful to most other people. These substances are called allergens. The common allergens include pollen, mould,......

Clean, Treat & Protect - The 3 'Musts' Of Wound Care
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(NC)-A recent Ipsos-Reid survey indicated that an overwhelming majority of Canadians have a lot to learn when it comes to treating minor wounds. A staggering 88 per cent of Canadians incorrectly beli......

What Causes Mental Illness?
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(NC)-Lots of myths surround mental illness. For instance, many still think that it's something that can be cured simply by 'toughening up' or by adopting a better outlook on life. In fact, mental ill......

Testing Your Knowledge About Von Willebrand Disease
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(NC)-A survey conducted by Leger Marketing in February 2002 showed that Canadians are more likely to identify von Willebrand as a German car, an Austrian coat of arms, or a school of mathematics befo......

Thirsting For Summer? Stay Hydrated To Enjoy Hot Summer Days
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(NC)-After a long, cold winter, Canadians can't wait for summer! But often, summertime, welcome as it is, can bring sweltering heat and unbearable humidity, which can lead to dehydration. Canadians n......

Canadians Not Heeding Doctors' Sun Safety Advice
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Poll reveals Canadians' apathy for sun safety practices (NC)-Although more than 90 per cent of Canadian family doctors feel that the combination of wearing a wide brimmed hat in conjunction with suns......