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How To Alleviate H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and General Influenza Symptoms The H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) has been making the news again recently as health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Health Canada warn that an outbreak is highly likely in the fall of 2009. In the event that you or a loved one becomes ill with influenza, there are a number of things that you could do to alleviate the symptoms of the disease. How To Recognize Jaundice and Kernicterus in Babies Jaundice usually appears first on the face and then moves to the chest, belly, arms, and legs as bilirubin levels get higher. The whites of the eyes can also look yellow. Jaundice can be harder to see in babies with darker skin color. Your baby's doctor or nurse can test how much bilirubin is in your baby's blood. How To Spot Common Skin Disorders Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It is between 6 and 9 pounds and has a surface area of about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, and regulates your body temperature. Chronic Pain - Treatments and Medications In its most benign form, pain warns us that something isn't quite right, that we should take medicine, or see a doctor. At its worst, however, pain robs us of our productivity, our well being, and, ultimately, our very lives. How To Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children Lead-based paint is the major source of exposure for lead in U.S. children. Lead in house paint, dishes, cookware and children's products was banned in the United States as far back as 1978. All houses built before 1978 are likely to contain some lead-based paint. However, it is the deterioration of this paint that causes a problem Children and Lead Poisoning Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead. How To Prevent Your Chances of Contracting Listeriosis You can minimize your chances of contracting listeriosis (as well as other foodborne illnesses) by taking certain precautionary measures. You should read and follow all package labels and instructions on food preparation and storage. Facts About Listeria Bacteria and Food Contamination Listeria monocytogenes (commonly called Listeria) can cause a rare but serious disease called listeriosis, especially among pregnant women, the elderly or individuals with a weakened immune system. Public Health Agency of Canada Answers 27 FAQ's About Swine Flu Human swine influenza has been reported in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is working collaboratively with Mexican and American officials to further investigate this situation. Pandemics and Pandemic Threats Since The Turn of The Twentieth Century Devastating influenza pandemics, as history suggests,have probably occurred during the last four centuries at least. Since the turn of the twentieth century, three pandemics and several "pandemic threats" have occurred. One thing that we can learn from this is that history does indeed repeat itself. An influenza pandemic coming from natural origins will inevitably occur and will likely cause substantial illness, death, social disruption, and widespread panic. General Swine Flu Influenza Information You Need To Know Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it's possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person also. Childhood Obesity As A Modern Health Problem Obese children and teens have been found to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), including high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and abnormal glucose tolerance.