Poison ivy blooms with El Nino rains in Cincinnati summer
The article notes a surge of poison ivy due to record rains fueled by El Nino. Dr Bruce Gebhardt cites more patients with large body exposure while Cheryl Johnson praises wildlife value. Experts warn the oil urushiol can trigger a rash lasting two to three weeks. prevention and careful handling are advised.
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Smokers Fail to Quit as Price Rise Debate Moves On
Government health officials estimate a 50 percent cigarette price hike could cause 3.4 million Americans to quit and 2.4 million more to cut back, led by young people and minorities, with 6 percent quitting for a 25 percent rise. CDC survey also finds income and age affect quitting, and notes price sensitivity among teens. A separate Richmond report notes a living adult liver donation between spouses, first of its kind in the country, with a 13 1/2 hour operation and hopeful regeneration of the liver halves.
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