Summer First Aid Tips For Safe Warm Weather
Summer safety tips urge rapid first aid readiness and kits to reduce injuries. Health agencies promote National First Aid Month with guidance on CPR, wound care, sunburn treatment, bites and stings, and auto accident response.
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National Safety Council
Congress
American National Red Cross
The
American Heart Association
International Rescue and First Aid Association
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Consumer Communications Dept
Johnson Hall
George St
New Brunswick
N.J
Male Pill from China Report Sparks Cautious Interest
A team of American experts studying the Chinese male contraceptive pill notes gossypol as the active ingredient and reports promising early results. They cite testing on animals, 10 000 volunteers, and 99.49 percent effectiveness with minor side effects, while warning that long term safety remains under study.
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China
Harper's Bazaar
World Health Organization
Va Highway Dept to Put Gasohol to Practical Use
The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation will test gasohol in its Charlottesville residency for six months. About 70 vehicles will use a 90 percent lead free gasoline and 10 percent ethyl alcohol mix at two headquarter sites, with other sites using lead free gas as a control. Data will cover fuel use mileage maintenance and engine exhausts.
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Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council
Charlottesville
Michael M. Sprinkel
Council
Culpeper
Year Round Household Pest Control Advice
The article urges year round vigilance against common pests such as cockroaches mice rats termites ants fleas and spiders. It advises sealing exterior gaps using EPA registered products and reading labels for safe proper use while suggesting professional help for termite and carpenter ant issues. It also warns about scam pest control offers and recommends BBB reliability checks.
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The
National Pest Control Association
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Hints on Avoiding Jogger's Knee in Runners
Health notes from the Health Insurance Institute advise that regular runners can prevent knee problems without stopping. Orthopedic expert Dr. Lowell D. Lutter recommends weight training to strengthen the knee and shin and suggests shoe inserts for flat feet or high arches to reduce knee stress.
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The
Health Insurance Institute
Lowell D. Lutter
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
Dr. Sutter
Lutter
Regular Sneakers Or Tennis Shoes For Running
A guide advises choosing good running shoes that align the heel with the foot and cushion impact. Most brands are fine, and a runner's owned store can help if unsure. Exercise regularly to build strength and avoid pushing through pain.
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Chevron Research Co
University of Santa Clara
Calif
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George Craig
Handley
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