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A Bird-Flu Pandemic Could Start Tomorrow

Bird flu is a disease caused by a specific type of avian bird influenza virus, the so-called H5N1 virus. This virus was first discovered in birds in China in 1997 and since then has infected 125 people in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia, killing 64 of them. It is spread by infected migratory birds including wild ducks and geese to domestic poultry primarily chickens, ducks, and turkeys, and then to humans.

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Getting Your Personal Affairs in Order in The Event of a Bird Flu Pandemic

Bird flu? Have you heard of it? You have probably been hearing more about it in the news lately. What is it and why should you be worried about it?

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Hyperactivity vs ADD – What’s The Difference?

A common misconception, when it comes to Attention Deficit Disorder, is that it is one in the same with hyperactivity. However, this is far from the truth. While people with ADD may exhibit signs of hyperactivity, it is not an inherent trait of the disorder and often does not occur with sufferers of ADD. Hyperactivity is a general term referring to excessive andor pathological activeness. This term is often used erroneously for an active person that does not meet the exce...

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Bird Flu Explained

Bird Flu or more correctly, avian flu, is much in the news and causing a lot of anxiety. Many people are worried that they may get it, and the papers are full of horror scenarios. There are over 100 strains of avian flu, but most of them do not infect humans. The current strain H5N1 can infect humans, but not easily. The number of cases of avian flu in humans in the current outbreak is very small, and almost all have come about by direct contact with infected or dead bird...

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IBD And Crohn’s Disease – What’s The Link?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD is a term used for a group of illnesses affecting the digestive system. With roughly one million sufferers in the United States, IBD is primarily composed of two disorders Crohns Disease and ulcerative colitis. What takes place with IBD, Crohns, and ulcerative colitis is the bodys immune system has an exaggerated response to an unknown bacteria or condition of the bowel system, releases a large number of white blood cells to the affect...

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Treating Crohn’s Disease With Nutritional Change

It should be understood that Crohns Disease can not be cured or treated with nutritional change. Food intake or allergies also do not cause Crohns Disease. However, after the disease is present, certain foods may aggravate the effects of Crohns and may be eliminated to reduce side effects. There is no special diet Crohns sufferers should follow. For the most part, you should monitor your diet and the results of such on your body. One way of doing this is by utilizing a...

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Travel Tips For People With Crohn’s Disease

Although Crohns Disease is a difficult disorder, you should not keep yourself from living the best life possible because you suffer from this disorder. You should continue in your life as you would without Crohns, although a few more precautions may be necessary. When traveling, this will ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. The first thing you should do, whether you are traveling abroad or close to home, is locate a doctor in the area you will be visiting. There are seve...

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