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Mar 03, 2007 -
If you love the outdoors and have someone who loves it equally as much, why not plan an overnight excursion? I know it's February, and it's cold out, but winter camping is a huge sport. What's so great about it?
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Oct 15, 2009 -
If you've been snippy lately, hurry up and get outside before Winter arrives! According to researchers at the University of Rochester, spending time in nature makes us nicer. A scientist behind the study explained:"Now we’ve found nature brings out more social feelings, more value for community and close relationships.
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Jul 21, 2008 -
By now you must have heard that Starbucks is closing 600 of its stateside coffee shops. Last week Starbucks released the official list of the closing stores with a grand total of 616 closures. The closing stores are company-operated stand alone locations; no bookstore, super market, or airport Starbucks will be shuttered.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Quick-Relief Medications...
- Long-Term Relief Medication...
- Other Treatments
- Managing Asthma
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA requested the manufacturers of omalizumab (Xolair) to include a “boxed warning” emphasizing that this drug may cause a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Health care providers need to carefully observe patients for 2 hours after they receive an omalizumab injection. However, because an allergic reaction can occur up to 24 hours after the injection, patients need to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to self-administer emergency treatment.
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Nov 11, 2008 -
Natalie Portman recently stopped by The Late Show With Dave Letterman and admitted to being homeless. Apparently, after she sold her West Village condo in October, she moved back to her parents' home in Long Island, where she'll camp out until she finds a new place. She said, "I'm a Long Island girl.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Other Treatments
- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Corticosteroids
- Immunotherapy
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older.
FDA Drug Warnings
- The antihistamine promethazine (Phenergan) should not be given to children younger than age 2 because it may cause serious breathing problems.
- Omalizumab (Xolair) may cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This drug is used to treat allergy-related asthma, but is also being investigated as an allergy treatment.
Cough and Cold Medicines for Children
In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. It is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States.
This article discusses poisoning from breathing in carbon monoxide.
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Aug 20, 2008 -
The August weather isn't the only thing heating up NYC; Gisele Bundchen was looking gorgeous walking around her West Village neighborhood yesterday. While her quarterback boyfriend Tom Brady is off at training camp and nursing an injured ankle, the supermodel is turning heads back at home with those long legs of hers. The couple is rumored to be living together these days, though from now until the Winter he's going to be spending almost all his time on the road or up in Massachusetts.
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Feb 01, 2007 -
Looking to get away from it all and learn how to hang ten at the same time? If you answered "surf camp" on the winter vacation poll, here are a couple of surf schools for you to check out.
My ideal would be going on a retreat with Surf Goddess to Bali for yoga, surf lessons, spa treatments, gourmet meals and a sightseeing tour.
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