For cars to get cleaner, gasoline has to get cleaner. That's the premise of new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that require refiners to cut 80 percent of the sulfur out of gasoline by 2017, and for automakers to make ...
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Emergency-room visits stemming from Ambien, Edluar, Zolpimist, and other insomnia drugs containing zolpidem have more than tripled in recent years, according to a new report. Zolpidem is an effective insomnia treatment, but it can ...
Superstorm Sandy blew down more trees in New York and New Jersey than any previous storm on record, experts say. And since then there have been several damaging storms across the nation, including one yesterday that knocked down many trees ...
Citing concern for patient and staff safety, officials at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center have installed bulletproof glass around the emergency department's reception desk. The hospital was the site of a run-in in July between two ...
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When winter storms in, it's your job to make sure your baby stays warm and dry. But if you're like most new moms, dealing with a squirmy baby in a bulky jacket, blankets that fall off, and a diaper bag may sound like a huge hassle. Here are ...
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Jen Every so often, some website or magazine comes out with another one of those articles calculating how long we spend doing things. You know: “The average human spends five years waiting in line at the DMV!” “Most of ...
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Trying to remove the piles of snow currently falling on a wide swath of the country can be a frustrating affair. The heavy wet snow can jam even the best snow blower. But don't be tempted to clear a jam with your hands. Doing so is almost ...
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Earlier this week, the Consumer Reports TV crew was filming a segment on blenders, detailing the results of our recently updated Ratings of nearly 60 models. Our cameraman got too close to one of the blender blades and gave his thumb a ...
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If you recently checked out of a hospital there's a good chance you'll be heading back soon, quite possibly through the emergency room door. Nearly 10 of every 100 hospital patients enter the emergency room within 30 days of their ...
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On these short winter days, some people might find themselves eyeing caffeinated energy drinks for a little boost. But perk up your ears: Emergency room visits for problems related to energy drinks have risen sharply, particularly for ...
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The growing popularity of cooking blogs and shows has had an unintended consequence—more kitchen casualties. Knives, food processors and mandolines are common offenders but an immersion blender can deliver the unkindest cut of all, ...
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Jack-o'-lanterns are an essential part of Halloween decorations, whether you're going to create a sophisticated, over-the-top masterpiece or more of a homespun, simple look. No matter the effort, you need to be careful, because pumpkin ...
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The refrain to the holiday song "Deck the Halls," goes fa-la-la-la-la not fall-la-la-la-la. But falling is what too many homeowners do when attempting to hang holiday lights and decorate their homes. Falls off ladders, roofs or pieces of ...
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At 13 months old, Julian Lazcano was too young to speak or even really understand the firefighters and volunteers who visited his room and formed a small circle around him Friday morning at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. But ...
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EKF Diagnostics introduced two new low cost POC analysers at Medica 2012. The EKF stand saw the European launch of the new Quo-Lab glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) analyser for the affordable management of diabetes, as well as a preview of a ...
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