Knowing CPR and first aid can come in handy whether the accident is minor or life-threatening. Traditionally, certification instruction in CPR and first aid were offered in a classroom setting. Many companies and organizations today, however, offer them online.......[Read More]

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Breast binding is the process of flattening breasts to the chest in order to conceal them or simply to create a different silhouette. It may be an expression of gender identity or used for costuming purposes. While tight breast binding creates a flatter silhouette, it can cause shortness of breath, ......[Read More]

In 1987, many countries signed the Montreal Protocol. This was an international agreement that attempted to ban and/or limit the production of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are industrial compounds that damage the ozone layer. They were found in most aerosol sprays and in many of the major asthma......[Read More]

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Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus,call your local Poison Control Center or the National Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison Control Center,have the .........[Read More]

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