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This report concludes that 'canned light tuna, long recommended as the safer choice because of its presumably lower mercury content, sometimes harbors at least as much of that potentially harmful heavy metal as white tuna does.' Provides a FAQ based on the findings and a chart showing low-mercury seafood choices for women of childbearing age and young children.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Facts, government standards, solutions, and other topics about respiratory protection in workplaces with 'insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Discussion of a study that concludes 'medication laced with arsenic may have contributed [ George's] mental problems.' Previously scientists suggested George III's poor physical health and episodes of mental instability 'were caused by porphyria -- a rare inherited blood disorder.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Provides background on the health effects of molds, and guidelines for assessing and cleaning up mold-contaminated buildings and household items.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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News and analysis of the Children's World Water Forum in Mexico City in March 2006. 'This event has brought together more than 100 children from over 30 countries. Participants are sharing real-life experiences of unsafe water, poor sanitation, and what they have done to improve conditions in their communities.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Includes information on asthma, mold, radon, smoke, and carbon monoxide. Also green building, educational resources, and a flood cleanup fact sheet.
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Documents about mold, covering topics such as mold and moisture, mold cleanup, asthma and mold, and mold in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Includes links to information about floods, indoor air quality, and related topics.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This brochure suggests ways to prevent theft and burglaries during the holiday season, including ideas for making your home look occupied, awareness while shopping, caution when answering the door, and taking a household inventory. Opens directly into a PDF file. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Ideas for choosing safe toys for children, organized by age group. Provides lists of safe and dangerous types of toys. Mentions concerns such as sharp edges, small parts that could be swallowed, electrical toys, shooting toys, and items with lead. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Collection of fact sheets on gardening health and safety topics, such as plant allergies, power tool safety, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, heat stress, sunburn and skin cancer, and protecting your hands, feet, knees, and back. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This fact sheet provides tips for avoiding injuries while gardening, walking or playing golf. Also covers whiplash, sprains, arthritis, computer ergonomics, preventing falls in seniors, osteoporosis, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
