Bird flu is the street name for the Influenza A virus, which is the virus that causes Avian flu. The name says it all, as Bird flu is a virus that is hosted by birds. With that said though it may infect several other species of mammals. First identified in Italy in around 1905 the […]
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Although LASIK surgery has become increasingly popular as a 15-minute outpatient procedure that produces almost instant visual improvement in many patients, it is not a foolproof solution for long-term health, especially for those younger than 20. Most eye prescriptions stabilize by age 18, but many continue to change throughout the 20s. Operating on developing eyes […]
Many things can cause high cholesterol, including: Diet. Eating too much saturated fat and cholesterol can raise your cholesterol. Saturated fat and cholesterol are in foods that come from animals (such as beef, pork, veal, milk, eggs, butter, and cheese), many packaged foods, stick margarine, vegetable shortening, and snack foods like cookies, crackers, and chips. […]
When the summer comes most people find it a refreshing time of year the suns rays warm up your heart and soul and people love to get out into the fresh air. Some people are prone to having oily skin the coming of summer can be a traumatic time for you. As the summer produces […]
The following is a brief overview of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) as it pertains to work safety in the oil and gas industry. H2S is naturally formed when bacteria break down organic material in the absence of oxygen. This formation can occur deep within the earth, such as in volcanoes and in crude petroleum, or relatively […]
Ear infections and earaches are common illnesses that plague just about 10 million Americans a year. They can cause immense pain that make it tough on you to concentrate and complete tasks. So what can be done to get rid of ear infections and earaches? Better yet, what can you do to prevent ear infections […]