Lead poisoning risk from azarcon folk remedy tied to empacho
In 1981 a Denver infant was found with high lead after exposure to azarcon used by a Mexican family for empacho. The orange powder, valued in some Mexican communities, can contain 86 93 percent lead and cause anemia abdominal pain and kidney disease. Physicians urge caution and prompt evaluation if azarcon use is suspected.
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Mexico
Kern County
Leon M Hobertson
Sugar substitutes still risk cavities say dental experts
Califormia dentist Dr. Calvin Lau warns that sweeteners such as fructose glucose dextrose maltose honey and corn syrup also cause tooth decay. He notes bacteria break down these sugars similarly to sucrose and decay potential rises with frequent consumption. Eating sugary foods with meals and choosing nutritious snacks reduces risk. Sorbitol and xylitol are cited as minimal decay culprits though many factors affect outcomes.
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Almonds and NOW threats rise in Kern County orchards
Almond acreage grows in Kern County while navel orangeworm NOW numbers climb. Clean winter mummy nut cleanup reduces damage. timely chemical sprays target larvae and use egg traps to monitor moth activity. May hullsplit timing and second flight in late June require careful mite monitoring.
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Kern County
Shafter
Vitamin C not for smokers says nutrition authority
Victor Herbert M D J D chief of hematology and nutrition at Bronx VA and professor at SUNY Downstate warns smokers seeking extra vitamin C gain false comfort. He notes blood levels may be lower but still normal. quitting smoking, not more C, protects health.
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Victor Herbert
M.D
J.D
Hematology and Nutrition Laboratory
Bronx VA Medical Center
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Hebert
Ramirez, Cordova Twins Born in North Kern Hospital
Cradle Roll reports a son Gerardo born April 4 1982 at 6:33 p.m. to Eleuterio and wife in Lost Hills weighing nine pounds two ounces and 21 inches long. A daughter Guadalupe born April 5 1982 at 2:55 p.m. to Angel Cordova and wife at North Kern Hospital.
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Gerardo
Eleuterio Ramirez
Lost Hills
North Kern Hospital
Angel Cordova
Guadalupe
North
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