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The hidden health dangers that lurk in your home

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Many homes have hidden dangers than can pose a health threat to family members and pets. Among these potential health dangers are the chemical in house paints and the ventilation while painting, air fresheners, bug sprays, detergents and fabric softeners treated with alcohol, and some dry cleaning chemicals.

Author: FEIDEN, KARYN L.
Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1999
Analysis, Housing, Dwellings, Risk factors (Health)

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The hidden summer health threat

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Air pollution from May through Sept is the worst due to the strong reaction of sunlight on car emissions and other pollutants. Physical reactions to this increase can include eye irritations, wheezing, and coughing. Tips given to minimize smog's impact include staying in on days of high pollution.

Author: Rubin, Rita
Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1997
Statistics, Summer, Air pollution, Smog

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The eye's hidden soothers

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The Zeis, Meibomian and lachrymal glands keep the eye lubricated and help fight infections. Environmental factors, stress, menopause, alcohol consumption and certain drugs can alter the balance. A condition called dry eye is also discussed.

Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1995
Causes of, Eye, Xerophthalmia, Dry eye syndromes

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