Diesel fumes hazards and workplace safety advice
A reader asks about diesel exhaust dangers after switching two motors to diesel on a freight deck without ceiling ventilation. Dear Dr Gott explains diesel fumes pose serious health risks, including lung ailments and cancer, and urges masks or ventilation and reporting to OSHA.
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Do anti aging products really work for seniors
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter warns most anti aging potions fail or offer only short lived, small benefits. It cites antioxidants such as vitamin E and beta carotene and hormones like DHEA and melatonin as examples, but stresses that aging is too complex for pills and promotes exercise, diet, and mental activity as better longevity aids.
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Scents & Sweets contest deadline set for Nov 5
The second annual Scents and Sweets competition at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center offers cash prizes. Professional and non professional divisions cover gingerbread structures and floral table centerpieces with a $10 entry fee and a $250 prize per level. Registration ends at 4:30 pm on November 5 via the Office of Special Events.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick
Counseling steps for reconciliation after two-year living arrangement
Dear reader asks how to repair a volatile relationship after sharing a home, buying a house, and a breakup. counselor urges anger management, truthful change, and counseling as the first move to reassure a sincere effort and protect the partner and child involved.
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Canada
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Costumes trend shift to infants and elaborate ensembles
The article notes a rise in infant costumes with themes from animals to vegetables and insects as parents dress babies earlier. It cites Disguise Inc's Jeff Coppens on adults bringing kids to events, and lists common adult ensemble options such as prisoner, grim reaper, ghost, sexy witch, and pirate, plus grotesque accessories like fake wounds for parties.
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THA
Jeff Coppens
Disguise Inc
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Ghost
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Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
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Is an alcoholic the same as a drug addict
Angie asks if calling a father a drug addict is accurate. The doctor says alcohol is a drug but a loaded label won’t help. If addicted, classify as alcoholic and seek help such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
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DR. Wallace
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Newark
N.J
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