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Title: Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts - Vox
Headings: Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts
Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts
I. America is now the world's leader in incarceration
The number of US prisoners exploded after the 1970s
The US leads the world in incarceration
Global incarceration rates, per 100,000 people
II. The racism of America's criminal justice system
Black Americans are much more likely to be incarcerated
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Black Americans are disproportionately arrested for drugs
Black defendants get longer sentences for the same crimes
Black Americans receive longer sentences than white Americans for the same crime
In three states, more than one-fifth of the black electorate will be disenfranchised in 2016
Felon disenfranchisement of the black electorate in 2016
III. Mass incarceration is mostly a state and violent crime problem
States, not the federal government, hold most prisoners — and usually for violent offenses
State and federal prisoners in 2013, by type of offense
About half of federal prisoners are drug offenders
To really end mass incarceration, the US will need to cut back on some violent prisoners
IV. High crime and drug use led to "tough on crime" policies
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Crime was very high in the 1970s through early 1990s, leading to an overreaction from policymakers
US murder rates per 100,000 people
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The South led the way in mass incarceration
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Americans don't know crime has plummeted
V. The policies behind mass incarceration
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Prisoners serve much more time for the same crimes
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Life sentences have been on the rise
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Prosecutors put more people in prison
Prosecutors are driving mass incarceration
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Mandatory minimum sentences elevated the punishment for drugs
VI. Mass incarceration isn't effective
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Incarceration long ago reached the point of diminishing returns
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The prison population is getting older
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States that cut incarceration don't have more crime
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Mass incarceration has consumed state budgets
Average annual cost per prison inmate, by state
VIII. Federal and state lawmakers are moving to reform
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States embraced reforms after the Great Recession
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The juvenile justice system has shrunk by roughly half
Content: And unlike regimes like China, it makes less use of punitive punishments like the death sentence and forced evictions . But that doesn't explain the whole difference; studies have shown that US prison sentences are simply much longer than other nations'. Map credit: German Lopez/Vox
II. The racism of America's criminal justice system
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Black Americans are much more likely to be incarcerated
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Mass incarceration is, predominantly, black incarceration. Black people are nearly six times as likely to be incarcerated as white people, and nearly three times as likely to be incarcerated as their Latino counterparts. Why? A review of the research by the Sentencing Project concluded that higher crime rates in black communities explained about 61 to 80 percent of black overrepresentation in prisons. This means that other factors, such as racial bias or past criminal records influencing prison sentences, were behind as much as 39 percent of the disparate rates of imprisonment for black people.
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http://www.vox.com/2015/7/13/8913297/mass-incarceration-maps-charts
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_530759389#4_984708718
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Title: Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts - Vox
Headings: Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts
Mass incarceration in America, explained in 22 maps and charts
I. America is now the world's leader in incarceration
The number of US prisoners exploded after the 1970s
The US leads the world in incarceration
Global incarceration rates, per 100,000 people
II. The racism of America's criminal justice system
Black Americans are much more likely to be incarcerated
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Black Americans are disproportionately arrested for drugs
Black defendants get longer sentences for the same crimes
Black Americans receive longer sentences than white Americans for the same crime
In three states, more than one-fifth of the black electorate will be disenfranchised in 2016
Felon disenfranchisement of the black electorate in 2016
III. Mass incarceration is mostly a state and violent crime problem
States, not the federal government, hold most prisoners — and usually for violent offenses
State and federal prisoners in 2013, by type of offense
About half of federal prisoners are drug offenders
To really end mass incarceration, the US will need to cut back on some violent prisoners
IV. High crime and drug use led to "tough on crime" policies
10
Crime was very high in the 1970s through early 1990s, leading to an overreaction from policymakers
US murder rates per 100,000 people
11
The South led the way in mass incarceration
12
Americans don't know crime has plummeted
V. The policies behind mass incarceration
13
Prisoners serve much more time for the same crimes
14
Life sentences have been on the rise
15
Prosecutors put more people in prison
Prosecutors are driving mass incarceration
16
Mandatory minimum sentences elevated the punishment for drugs
VI. Mass incarceration isn't effective
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Incarceration long ago reached the point of diminishing returns
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The prison population is getting older
20
States that cut incarceration don't have more crime
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Mass incarceration has consumed state budgets
Average annual cost per prison inmate, by state
VIII. Federal and state lawmakers are moving to reform
21
States embraced reforms after the Great Recession
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The juvenile justice system has shrunk by roughly half
Content: The racism of America's criminal justice system
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Black Americans are much more likely to be incarcerated
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Incarceration rates per 100,000 US residents, by race and ethnicity
Mass incarceration is, predominantly, black incarceration. Black people are nearly six times as likely to be incarcerated as white people, and nearly three times as likely to be incarcerated as their Latino counterparts. Why? A review of the research by the Sentencing Project concluded that higher crime rates in black communities explained about 61 to 80 percent of black overrepresentation in prisons. This means that other factors, such as racial bias or past criminal records influencing prison sentences, were behind as much as 39 percent of the disparate rates of imprisonment for black people. Chart credit: German Lopez/Vox
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Black Americans are disproportionately arrested for drugs
Black people are much more likely to be arrested for drugs, even though they're not more likely to use or sell them. Chart credit: Joe Posner/Vox, with data from FBI Uniform Crime Reports and the US Census Bureau
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Black defendants get longer sentences for the same crimes
Black Americans receive longer sentences than white Americans for the same crime
Black Americans receive longer sentences than white Americans for the same crime
Percent length of sentences of black people for drug trafficking above those of white people
Black defendants generally receive longer sentences than their white counterparts for the same crime. As the chart above demonstrates, this has been consistently true for drug trafficking.
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http://www.vox.com/2015/7/13/8913297/mass-incarceration-maps-charts
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_548139402#10_1011789915
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Title: How Did Hawaii Came to Be?
Headings: How Did Hawaii Came to Be?
How Did Hawaii Came to Be?
Hawaii's fiery beginnings
Plants and flowers invade the lush Hawaiian Islands
Man and mammals make their mark
Europeans step upon its shores
The Kingdom of Hawai'i is established
The Hawaiian monarchy is overthrown
Hawaii as the 50th US state
Content: An election was held, with popular votes favoring Lunalilo, who also died without naming an heir. This was a pivotal point in the history of Hawaii as Lunalilo's death led to the controversial 1874 election that incited riots. In an attempt to keep peace, Britain and the United States sent troops to Hawaii; the situation ended with the election of Kalakaua, who had lost the previous election to Lunalilo. Kalakaua was widely influenced and controlled by foreign businessmen and politicians who were looking to take control of the Hawaiian Islands and open it up further to international trade. The Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 was finalized and agreed upon by the Kingdom of Hawai'i and the United States. This treaty allowed duty-free importation of various goods from Hawaii, which ultimately changed the agriculture, society, and economy of the islands. The Hawaiian monarchy is overthrown
In the late 1800s, a number of revolutions took place, causing social disruption, political instability, and international scandal in the Hawaiian Islands. A total of five rebellions and counter-rebellions occurred during the eight-year period between 1887 and 1895. Although there were a number of changes that occurred as a result of these rebellions, the most important are perhaps the overthrow of the monarchy (1887), the establishment of the Republic of Hawaii (1893), as well as the annexation of Hawaii as a United States Territory (1900).
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http://www.waimea.com/how-it-came-to-be.html
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_557622792#1_1028137333
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Title: Warbird Alley: L-39 Albatros Pilot Report
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Content: The cockpits are fully pressurized, heated and air-conditioned. Each of the tandem cockpits is equipped with enough flight controls, flight instruments, engine gauges, and system status indicators to allow either pilot to safely operate the airplane. As with most military jet trainers, the back seat was designed for instructors and, like many modern trainers, there is limited or no access to certain controls and switches in the rear "pit." In the L-39, these items include environmental controls, fuel pump switches, and the normal electrical controls. Also, the rear seat occupant cannot monitor the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) simultaneously with the front-seater. In actual practice, none of these factors is a problem. There are duplicates of the really important controls in the back (and who really needs all that stuff, anyway?) The back seater does, however, have a few unique items to himself: a fiendish array of levers and switches which allow him to fail the front-seater’s instruments at will -- a holdover from the airplane’s days as a military trainer. The L-39 features some relatively sophisticated systems, such as an automatic Ram Air Turbine (RAT) that pops out of the fuselage and powers the electrical buses in the event of a main generator failure or engine failure;
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http://www.warbirdalley.com/articles/l39pr.htm
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Content: If there is fertile land, then crops can be grown. Animals can also be raised if there is enough food and water for them. People learned that they could stay in one place and grow enough food to feed their community, if they were near a water supply. Fertile: able to grow plants because of nearby water supply
As time went on, waterways began to serve more purposes. Rivers, lakes, and seas began to be used for transportation. People built boats, and started exploring the area around them. People began to build their homes where they could be close to food and supplies. Larger towns and cities began to spring up along trade routes. Let's stop for a minute, and think about the locations of some of the major cities, here in the United States.
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http://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/2622/Classes/14555/Why%20people%20settle%20where%20they%20do-2.pdf
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Content: When the United States was being settled, these locations were very important trade centers. These cities have large ports where ships can load and unload their goods. From these ports, goods can then move to other locations by land or river. Trade and shipping are very important to the development of towns and cities. Shipping creates jobs, and communities develop around these locations. Take a look at the settlement locations on the map above. Use what you have learned about why people settle where they do and explain what is located near these settlements that would explain why these were located where they are. When at all possible, people chose to settle near the water and mountains. Mountains provided protection from possible attack from invaders. Mountains also provided protection from weather elements.
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http://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/2622/Classes/14555/Why%20people%20settle%20where%20they%20do-2.pdf
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Title:
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Content: Take a look at the settlement locations on the map above. Use what you have learned about why people settle where they do and explain what is located near these settlements that would explain why these were located where they are. When at all possible, people chose to settle near the water and mountains. Mountains provided protection from possible attack from invaders. Mountains also provided protection from weather elements. Soil around the base of mountains was often very fertile. YOUR ASSIGNEMENT: Go back to my website and pull the image of Spires Continent into a Pages Document or another word processing document (if you are doing this from home). P
Place the image behind the text and choose five locations for settlements on Spires Continent. Place a textbox with the numbers 1,2,3,4 and 5 in the locations for the first through fifth place you would locate your settlements.
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_561237498#0_1034718397
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Title: Who is a Health Advocate - Washington State Health Advocacy Association (WASHAA)
Headings:
who is a health advocate
what does a health advocate do?
what background or expertise does a health advocate have?
who pays for health advocacy services
Have a Question?
Content: Who is a Health Advocate - Washington State Health Advocacy Association (WASHAA)
who is a health advocate
A Health Advocate is an individual who provides direct and personalized services to a patient and/or their family as they navigate the healthcare system. Health advocates also engage in activities that promote health and access to health care in communities and the larger public. what does a health advocate do? A Health Advocate’s role is to assist, educate and support patients and their families so they are able to make appropriate healthcare decisions for their specific situation. Health Advocates assist patients in medical, eldercare, insurance, legal and administrative areas regarding their long-term or acute care needs. Click here to see Health Advocate services in detail. what background or expertise does a health advocate have? Health Advocates are involved in a variety of different healthcare-related areas and come from various backgrounds and expertise. Those may include nurses, physicians, physician assistants, social workers, case managers, hospital administrators, patient care coordinators, insurance providers, home aid workers, as well as lawyers among others. Additionally, there are many health advocates with or without the above credentials, who have personal experience through their own illness or from assisting a family member.
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http://www.washaa.org/who-is-a-health-advocate.html
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_561237498#1_1034720236
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Title: Who is a Health Advocate - Washington State Health Advocacy Association (WASHAA)
Headings:
who is a health advocate
what does a health advocate do?
what background or expertise does a health advocate have?
who pays for health advocacy services
Have a Question?
Content: Click here to see Health Advocate services in detail. what background or expertise does a health advocate have? Health Advocates are involved in a variety of different healthcare-related areas and come from various backgrounds and expertise. Those may include nurses, physicians, physician assistants, social workers, case managers, hospital administrators, patient care coordinators, insurance providers, home aid workers, as well as lawyers among others. Additionally, there are many health advocates with or without the above credentials, who have personal experience through their own illness or from assisting a family member. Those individuals become advocates for others going through a similar process or illness. who pays for health advocacy services
Health Advocates can be independent professionals or advocacy businesses that patients and their families hire on a fee-basis to assist them. Hiring an independent Health Advocate means his/her primary responsibility is to their patient with no incentives outside the patient’s wishes. Before commencing work with a client, professional health advocates typically present a Scope of Work or other Description of Services Agreement to the client that describes the services to be rendered, timelines for completion, appropriate privacy and confidentiality protections and a fee schedule, if applicable. Hospitals, insurance companies and some employer and community groups can offer health advocates, health coaches, patient navigators or care coordinator services as a covered benefit to their members.
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http://www.washaa.org/who-is-a-health-advocate.html
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_563429469#3_1038406298
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Title: NBC, MSNBC sink to bottom of who the public trusts
Headings: NBC, MSNBC sink to bottom of who the public trusts
Complete D.C. Coverage * Weekly Video with Editor Must-Read Picks * More. The Washington Examiner Magazine, Digital Edition.
NBC, MSNBC sink to bottom of who the public trusts
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CNN legal analyst criticizes Comey over 'smug' Twitter response to IG report
Lawrence O’Donnell gives a weasel ‘apology’ after airing Russia conspiracies
What Jeffrey Goldberg gets wrong about Jim Mattis
CNN refutes Trump claim that Steve Cortes is no longer a commentator at the network
New survey shows conservative media is failing to reach young audiences
Fox & Friends anchor confronts Trump over his attacks against the network
The truth about Trump's 'wall’
Union approval near 50-year high, AFL-CIO credits outreach
Uproar over priest rape and abortion jokes forces resignation of Virginia official
'She has no credibility': Lemon condemns Cuomo for interviewing Trump spokesperson
Trump rails against 'crazy' Lawrence O'Donnell for 'totally inaccurate' report
'Simply not good enough': Lawrence O'Donnell apologizes on air
Fox News is most and least trusted cable news source in America: Poll
O'Rourke campaign said it kicked Breitbart reporter out of event for 'hate speech'
Trump’s Twitter tops all leading 2020 Democrats in most states
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CNN legal analyst criticizes Comey over 'smug' Twitter response to IG report
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Thursday August 29, 2019
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Lawrence O’Donnell gives a weasel ‘apology’ after airing Russia conspiracies
Becket Adams
Thursday August 29, 2019
Lawrence O’Donnell’s “apology” Wednesday evening for his idiotic Russia “scoop” was not really an apology at all. What Jeffrey Goldberg gets wrong about Jim Mattis
Tom Rogan
Thursday August 29, 2019
The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg has published a thoughtful profile on former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. But lamenting Mattis' refusal to directly criticize President Trump, Goldberg misses the key point: America won't rise or fall on the partisan rancor of the moment, or on Trump's unpredictability, but rather on the endurance of its best values. CNN refutes Trump claim that Steve Cortes is no longer a commentator at the network
Mike Brest
Thursday August 29, 2019
CNN has refuted President Trump's claim that the network has fired political commentator Steve Cortes. New survey shows conservative media is failing to reach young audiences
John Patrick
Thursday August 29, 2019
Young people increasingly seem to support a socialist agenda of "free" college, a government takeover of healthcare, and even free money from the government. For the conservative movement, finding ways to reach young voters through media is essential to changing their perspective before it’s too late. Unfortunately, new polling indicates that a majority of young people rely on left-leaning outlets to get their news fix.
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http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nbc-msnbc-sink-to-bottom-of-who-the-public-trusts/article/2543186
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Title: How same-sex marriage became legal across the country - Washington Post
Headings: How same-sex marriage became legal
How same-sex marriage became legal
The rapid rise of legal same-sex marriage
Watch the progression
The road toward legalization
Content: Some states began to pass laws and amend their constitutions to forbid gay marriage, and Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act, which said the federal government would recognize only marriages between one man and one woman. 1993: Hawaii Supreme Court says ban on same-sex marriages might violate the state constitution
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1996: The Defense of Marriage Act is passed, barring same-sex married couples from recognition
by the federal government
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1996-2013: Same-sex marriage not recognized by federal government
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2003: Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize same-sex marriage, based on a ruling from its highest court
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2013: Courts begin to strike down state bans on gay marriage after the Supreme Court invalidates a key portion of DOMA
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2015: In a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed gay couples’ right to marry
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2015: In a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed gay couples’ right to marry
2003: Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize same-sex marriage, based on a ruling from its highest court
1993:
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/advancements-in-same-sex-marriage/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_10_564293303#6_1040442236
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Title: Fatal shootings by on-duty police officers: An analysis | The Washington Post
Headings: Among the thousands of fatal shootings at the hands of police since 2005, only 54 officers have been charged, a Post analysis found. Most were cleared or acquitted in the cases that have been resolved.
Thousands dead, few prosecuted
Among the thousands of fatal shootings at the hands of police since 2005, only 54 officers have been charged, a Post analysis found. Most were cleared or acquitted in the cases that have been resolved.
'As soon as I fired the shot, I knew the threat was done'
Coleman 'Duke' Brackney
Most of the police officers were white, most of the victims were black
Michael Brelo
Of the 54 police officer charges …
21 not convicted
11 convicted
19 pending
3 other
Other videos of police shootings
Content: And when they are convicted or plead guilty, they’ve tended to get little time behind bars, on average four years and sometimes only weeks. Jurors are very reluctant to punish police officers, tending to view them as guardians of order, according to prosecutors and defense lawyers. The definition of “officers” used in the analysis extends beyond local police to all government law enforcement personnel who are armed, including sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers. The analysis included some shootings that officers described as accidental. There is no accurate tally of all the cases of police shootings across the country, even deadly ones. The FBI maintains a national database of fatal shootings by officers but does not require police departments to keep it updated. 'As soon as I fired the shot, I knew the threat was done'
Ten years after killing an unarmed man in downtown Detroit, Michigan State Trooper Jay Morningstar remembers the event that changed his life. Play Video
(Whitney Leaming / The Washington Post)
O ver the past year, a series of controversial police killings of unarmed victims — including Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., Tamir Rice in Cleveland and Eric Garner on Staten Island — has raised questions over what it takes for officers to face criminal charges. Often, the public is divided over whether the police went too far. Only in rare cases do prosecutors and grand juries decide that the killing cannot be justified.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/2015/04/11/thousands-dead-few-prosecuted/
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Title: Washingtonpost.com Special Report: Clinton Accused
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Content: As she has in her newspaper interviews, Broaddrick recounted how Clinton tried to apologize to her in 1991 and said he was a changed man. " I told him to go to hell, and I walked off," she said. Broaddrick said she is pursuing no book deal or lawsuit, but that "all of these stories are floating around . . . and I was tired of everybody putting their own spin on it." Myers asked: " What is the purpose? Do you want to destroy the president?" "No, I don't want to do anything," Broaddrick said. " I do not have an agenda. I want to put all of these rumors to rest."
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/broaddrick022599.htm
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Content: Washingtonpost.com Special Report: Clinton Accused
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In 1992, Clinton Conceded Marital 'Wrongdoing'
Jan. 26, 1992
In a gamble to shield his presidential candidacy from allegations of marital infidelity, then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton went on TV on Jan. 26, 1992 to deny allegations by Gennifer Flowers, an Arkansas state employee and part-time cabaret singer, that the two had engaged in a 12-year affair. Clinton also asked the
American people to set aside questions about what he called
"wrongdoing" in his marriage and not allow the news media to turn the
1992 campaign into "a game of 'gotcha.' Following are excerpts from the interview of Clinton
and his wife, Hillary, by Steve Kroft of CBS's "60 Minutes." Kroft: Who is Gennifer Flowers? You know her. Bill Clinton: Oh, yes. Kroft:
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: Yes. She was an acquaintance, I would say a friendly
acquaintance . . . . Kroft: She is alleging and has described in some detail in the
supermarket tabloid what she calls a 12-year affair with you. Bill Clinton: That allegation is false. Hillary Clinton: When this woman first got caught up in these
charges, I felt as I've felt about all of these women: that they . . . had just been minding their own business and they got hit by a meteor .
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: That allegation is false. Hillary Clinton: When this woman first got caught up in these
charges, I felt as I've felt about all of these women: that they . . . had just been minding their own business and they got hit by a meteor . . . . I felt terrible about what was happening to them. Bill talked to
this woman every time she called, distraught, saying her life was going
to be ruined, and . . . he'd get off the phone and tell me that she said
sort of wacky things, which we thought were attributable to the fact
that she was terrified. Bill Clinton:
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Content: . . . I felt terrible about what was happening to them. Bill talked to
this woman every time she called, distraught, saying her life was going
to be ruined, and . . . he'd get off the phone and tell me that she said
sort of wacky things, which we thought were attributable to the fact
that she was terrified. Bill Clinton: It was only when money came out, when the tabloid went
down there offering people money to say that they had been involved with
me, that she changed her story. There's a recession on. Kroft: I'm assuming from your answer that you're categorically
denying that you ever had an affair with Gennifer Flowers. Bill Clinton:
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Content: It was only when money came out, when the tabloid went
down there offering people money to say that they had been involved with
me, that she changed her story. There's a recession on. Kroft: I'm assuming from your answer that you're categorically
denying that you ever had an affair with Gennifer Flowers. Bill Clinton: I said that before. And so has she. Kroft: You've said that your marriage has had problems, that you've
had difficulties. What do you mean by that?
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: Are you prepared tonight to say that you've never had an
extramarital affair? Bill Clinton: I'm not prepared tonight to say that any married couple
should ever discuss that with anyone but themselves. I'm not prepared to
say that about anybody. I think that the . . . . Kroft:. . . That's what you've been saying essentially for the last
couple of months. Bill Clinton:. . . You go back and listen to what I've said. You
know, I have acknowledged wrongdoing.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: Kroft:. . . That's what you've been saying essentially for the last
couple of months. Bill Clinton:. . . You go back and listen to what I've said. You
know, I have acknowledged wrongdoing. I have acknowledged causing pain
in my marriage. I have said things to you tonight and to the American
people from the beginning that no American politician ever has. I think most Americans who are watching this tonight, they'll know
what we're saying; they'll get it, and they'll feel that we have been
more candid. And I think what the press has to decide is:
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: You're trying to put this issue behind you, and the problem
with the answer is it's not a denial. And people are sitting out there
-- voters – and they're saying, "Look, it's really pretty simple. If
he's never had an extramarital affair, why doesn't {he} say so?" Bill Clinton: That may be what they're saying. You know what I think
they're saying? I think they're saying, "Here's a guy who's leveling
with us." . . . I've told the American {people} more than any other
candidate for president. The result of that has been everybody going to
my state and spending more time trying to play "gotcha." Hillary Clinton:
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/flowers012792.htm
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Content: Bill Clinton: Of course it's not. And let's take it from your point
of view, that won't make it go away. I mean if you deny, then you have a
whole other horde of people going down there offering more money and
trying to prove that you lied. And if you say yes, then you have just
what I have already said by being open and telling you that we have had
problems. You have, "Oh good, now we can go play 'gotcha' and find out
who it is." Now, no matter what I say, to pretend that the press will then let
this die, then we are kidding ourselves. I mean, you know, this has
become a virtual cottage industry. The only way to put it behind us, I
think, is for all of us to agree that this guy has told us about all we
need to know. Anybody who is listening gets the drift of it and let's go
on and get back to the real problems of this country . . . .
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Title: Celebrities change their minds after vowing to leave country if Donald Trump wins - Washington Times
Headings: Just kidding: Stars change their minds after vowing to leave country if Donald Trump wins
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Content: Meanwhile, the comedian Schumer dismissed Tuesday her pre-election comment on BBC about moving to Europe, saying it was made “in jest,” and blasted those calling for her to take a hike. “Anyone saying pack your bags is just as disgusting as anyone who voted for this racist homophobic openly disrespectful woman abuser,” said Ms. Schumer in a post on Instagram. Ms. Cyrus, who said on Instagram in March that “I am moving if he is president” and “I don’t say things I don’t mean,” posted messages on social media indicating that she would accept Mr. Trump as president. “If we want Donald Trump to accept us … we must be accepting towards his presidency & his promise to ‘unify’ our country and ‘make America great,’” said the pop singer, a judge on NBC-TV’s “The Voice,” in an Instagram post Wednesday. “Happy hippies, we adjust and we accept everyone who they are and so Donald Trump, I accept you and deserve to say that I even accept you as the president of the United States and that’s fine. That’s fine because I think now I want to be a hopeful hippie,” said Ms. Cyrus in a tearful video Tuesday on Twitter and Facebook. Other stars who had talked about bolting in the event of a Trump win include Cher, Bryan Cranston, Lena Dunham, Whoopi Goldberg and Samuel L. Jackson in a list compiled by the Hill. Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos announced Wednesday that he had asked his travel agent to arrange for a first-class ticket to Canada for Ms. Dunham, who had said in April that, “I know a lot of people have been threatening to do this, but I really will. I know a lovely place in Vancouver.” So far Ms. Dunham has made no public comment about her post-election plans.
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Title: Navigation at Sea, History of - important, system, marine, human
Headings: Navigation at Sea, History of
Navigation at Sea, History of
Early Navigational Tools
Mariner's Compass.
Nautical Charts.
Astrolabe, Sextant, and Chip Log.
Longitude and the Chronometer.
Modern Navigation
Gyroscopic Compass.
Radar.
Loran.
GPS.
Bibliography
Internet Resources
User Contributions:
Phoenix
Shaylee
adrienne
Lyman Ward
Leesa
Content: It was used to locate objects beyond range of vision by projecting radio waves against them. This was, and still is, very useful on ships to locate other ships and land when visibility is reduced. Loran. The U.S. navigation system known as Long Range Navigation (Loran) was developed between 1940 and 1943, and uses pulsed radio transmissions from so-called "master" and "slave" stations to determine a ship's position. The accuracy of Loran is measured in hundreds of meters, but only has limited coverage. GPS. In the late twentieth century, the global positioning system (GPS) largely replaced the Loran. GPS uses the same principle of time difference from separate signals as Loran, but the signals come from satellites. As of 2002, the system consisted of 24 satellites, and gave the mariner a position with accuracy of 9 meters (30 feet) or less. SEE ALSO Cook, Captain James ;
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Title: Navigation at Sea, History of - important, system, marine, human
Headings: Navigation at Sea, History of
Navigation at Sea, History of
Early Navigational Tools
Mariner's Compass.
Nautical Charts.
Astrolabe, Sextant, and Chip Log.
Longitude and the Chronometer.
Modern Navigation
Gyroscopic Compass.
Radar.
Loran.
GPS.
Bibliography
Internet Resources
User Contributions:
Phoenix
Shaylee
adrienne
Lyman Ward
Leesa
Content: GPS. In the late twentieth century, the global positioning system (GPS) largely replaced the Loran. GPS uses the same principle of time difference from separate signals as Loran, but the signals come from satellites. As of 2002, the system consisted of 24 satellites, and gave the mariner a position with accuracy of 9 meters (30 feet) or less. SEE ALSO Cook, Captain James ; Geospatial Technologies ; Transportation . Amy J. Bratcher
Bibliography
Rosenbach Company. The Sea: Books and Manuscripts on the Art of Navigation, Geography, Naval History, Shipbuilding, Voyages, Shipwrecks, and Mathematics, Including Atlases and Maps.
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Title: Facts & FAQs - Watermelon Board
Headings: Facts & FAQs
Facts & FAQs
Fruit or Vegetable?
Wash Your Watermelon
Yield and Value
Cracked Watermelon
Watermelon Availability U.S. and Worldwide
Growing Watermelon at Home
White Seeds in Seedless Watermelon
Zero Food Waste and Sustainability
Pick the Best Watermelon
How Does Watermelon Grow
Seedless Watermelons
Fun Facts and Trivia
Refrigerating Watermelon
Watermelon Stripes and Meaning
Freezing Your Watermelon
Genetic Modification
Botanical Cousins
Types & Varieties
History of Watermelon
Seeded Watermelon Availability
Organic Watermelon
Content: Browse our recipes for flesh, juice and rind usage ideas. According to a study by IRI FreshLook Data in 2016, watermelon is the best value in the produce section among fruit by cost per serving. Watermelon was only 17 cents per serving! Cracked Watermelon
Sometimes growing conditions, including cold snaps and heat waves, will cause an internal cracking of the flesh, a condition known as Hollow Heart. Not to worry – these watermelons are perfectly safe to eat, and they often taste sweeter as sugars are more concentrated along the cracks. Watermelon Availability U.S. and Worldwide
Watermelon is grown in warm places, from Florida to Guatemala, making it available throughout the year. Use this handy chart to see watermelon peak production areas by month. The United States currently ranks 7th in worldwide production of watermelon, with Florida, Georgia, Texas and California leading domestic production. Growing Watermelon at Home
The best resource for growing and picking your own watermelons is to consult a local growing expert at a university or extension office in your region. They should have the best knowledge on when to plant and when to pick your garden watermelon.
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Title: Facts & FAQs - Watermelon Board
Headings: Facts & FAQs
Facts & FAQs
Fruit or Vegetable?
Wash Your Watermelon
Yield and Value
Cracked Watermelon
Watermelon Availability U.S. and Worldwide
Growing Watermelon at Home
White Seeds in Seedless Watermelon
Zero Food Waste and Sustainability
Pick the Best Watermelon
How Does Watermelon Grow
Seedless Watermelons
Fun Facts and Trivia
Refrigerating Watermelon
Watermelon Stripes and Meaning
Freezing Your Watermelon
Genetic Modification
Botanical Cousins
Types & Varieties
History of Watermelon
Seeded Watermelon Availability
Organic Watermelon
Content: Watermelon Availability U.S. and Worldwide
Watermelon is grown in warm places, from Florida to Guatemala, making it available throughout the year. Use this handy chart to see watermelon peak production areas by month. The United States currently ranks 7th in worldwide production of watermelon, with Florida, Georgia, Texas and California leading domestic production. Growing Watermelon at Home
The best resource for growing and picking your own watermelons is to consult a local growing expert at a university or extension office in your region. They should have the best knowledge on when to plant and when to pick your garden watermelon. You can find an agency in your area by using the USDA’s website. White Seeds in Seedless Watermelon
The white “seeds” in a seedless watermelon are actually empty seed coats where a seed did not fully mature. They are perfectly safe to eat. Zero Food Waste and Sustainability
100% of a watermelon is edible, including the seeds and the rind. This means watermelon is a zero food waste food.
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Title: Types & Availability - Watermelon Board
Headings: Types & Availability
Types & Availability
Watermelon Types
The most common watermelon types are:
Seeded
Seedless
Mini
Yellow & Orange
Where do seedless watermelons come from?
Formats
Availability
Content: Formats
In addition to fresh watermelon, the watermelon industry is expanding the availability of watermelon in different formats including: Fresh cut: typically available diced, cubed, planks, or slices
Puree: crushed, heat or enzyme-treated to remove pectin and starch, filtered, concentrated to remove water, packaged and sometimes frozen
Juice: may be single strength or concentrated to varying strength
Availability
Consumer demand for watermelon is year-round: From mid-spring to early fall, watermelon are available from the U.S. – more than 30 states grow watermelon. From fall to early spring watermelon are available from Central America – mostly Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
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Title: Waterways Ireland | Home
Headings:
Stories from the Waterways
Tourism Business Supports
Shannon Tourism Masterplan Launch
Royal Canal Greenway Launch
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
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Content: 28/04/2021
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Posted: 24/03/2021
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Posted: 02/03/2021
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Posted: 12/12/2018
Stories from the Waterways
Posted: 28/04/2021
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Posted: 24/03/2021
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Posted: 02/03/2021
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Posted: 12/12/2018
Stories from the Waterways
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The are many opportunities to join a scheduled boat trip on the inland waterways, most often with an...
Cruiser Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Barge Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Day Boat Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Starting Boating
Starting boating on the inland waterways is a new challenge many people take on each year for advent...
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Two craft management systems are in operation on the waterways managed by Waterways Ireland
Navigation Information
Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Inland Navigable Waterways including the Barro...
Mooring Options
Waterways Ireland provides public moorings of different types all along the 1000km of navigable wate...
Extended Mooring Permits
Non-Residential Extended Mooring Permit (NR-EMP) permits the holder to moor in an allocated location...
On-Shore Services
Waterways Ireland provides a range of services on the navigations we manage
Boat Trips
The are many opportunities to join a scheduled boat trip on the inland waterways, most often with an...
Cruiser Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Barge Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Day Boat Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Starting Boating
Starting boating on the inland waterways is a new challenge many people take on each year for advent...
Boat Registration and Permits
Two craft management systems are in operation on the waterways managed by Waterways Ireland
Navigation Information
Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Inland Navigable Waterways including the Barro...
Mooring Options
Waterways Ireland provides public moorings of different types all along the 1000km of navigable wate...
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Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
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Title: Waterways Ireland | Home
Headings:
Stories from the Waterways
Tourism Business Supports
Shannon Tourism Masterplan Launch
Royal Canal Greenway Launch
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Upcoming Events
Tweets
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Content: 24/03/2021
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Posted: 02/03/2021
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Posted: 12/12/2018
Stories from the Waterways
See all News
Previous
Boat Trips
The are many opportunities to join a scheduled boat trip on the inland waterways, most often with an...
Cruiser Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Barge Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Day Boat Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Starting Boating
Starting boating on the inland waterways is a new challenge many people take on each year for advent...
Boat Registration and Permits
Two craft management systems are in operation on the waterways managed by Waterways Ireland
Navigation Information
Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Inland Navigable Waterways including the Barro...
Mooring Options
Waterways Ireland provides public moorings of different types all along the 1000km of navigable wate...
Extended Mooring Permits
Non-Residential Extended Mooring Permit (NR-EMP) permits the holder to moor in an allocated location...
On-Shore Services
Waterways Ireland provides a range of services on the navigations we manage
Boat Trips
The are many opportunities to join a scheduled boat trip on the inland waterways, most often with an...
Cruiser Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Barge Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Day Boat Hire
The network of lakes, river and canals that make up Irelands Inland Waterways are so variable they p...
Starting Boating
Starting boating on the inland waterways is a new challenge many people take on each year for advent...
Boat Registration and Permits
Two craft management systems are in operation on the waterways managed by Waterways Ireland
Navigation Information
Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Inland Navigable Waterways including the Barro...
Mooring Options
Waterways Ireland provides public moorings of different types all along the 1000km of navigable wate...
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Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 19 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal, Royal Canal, Barrow Line and Navigation - Reopening of navigations from Monday 10 May 2021
Notice Number 19 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 19 of 2021
Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal,...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 20 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation - Tarmonbarry - Emergency repair works to lock gates - Completion delayed until 28 May 2021
Notice Number 20 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 20 of 2021
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry
Emergency repair...
Posted: 02/01/2021
Special Marine Notice 01 of 2021 - General Information on using Waterways Ireland navigations
Notice Number 1 of 2016
SPECIAL MARINE NOTICE
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Tourism Business Supports
Shannon Tourism Masterplan Launch
Royal Canal Greenway Launch
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
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Content: 1 of 2021
General Information on using Waterways Ireland nav...
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Marine Notice No 24 of 2021 - Grand Canal - Barrow Line - Lock 26 Athy - Closed until further notice for essential maintenance works
Notice Number 24 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No 24 of 2021
GRAND CANAL - BARROW LINE
LOCK 26 ATHY
Waterways...
Posted: 13/05/2021
Marine Notice No 24 of 2021 - Grand Canal - Barrow Line - Lock 26 Athy - Closed until further notice for essential maintenance works
Notice Number 24 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No 24 of 2021
GRAND CANAL - BARROW LINE
LOCK 26 ATHY
Waterways...
Posted: 11/05/2021
Marine Notice No 23 of 2021 - Royal Canal - Begnagh Bridge - Closure for emergency repair works - Until Monday 24 May 2021
Notice Number 23 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No 23 of 2021
Royal Canal
Begnagh Bridge
Closure for emergency...
Posted: 10/05/2021
Marine Notice No 22 of 221 - Shannon Navigation - Limerick - Opening times for Sarsfield Lock 2021
Notice Number 22 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 22 of 2021
SHANNON NAVIGATION
OPENING TIMES FOR SARSFIELD LOC...
Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
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The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
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Tourism Business Supports
Shannon Tourism Masterplan Launch
Royal Canal Greenway Launch
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
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Content: 22 of 2021
SHANNON NAVIGATION
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Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 19 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal, Royal Canal, Barrow Line and Navigation - Reopening of navigations from Monday 10 May 2021
Notice Number 19 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 19 of 2021
Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal,...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 20 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation - Tarmonbarry - Emergency repair works to lock gates - Completion delayed until 28 May 2021
Notice Number 20 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
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Headings:
Stories from the Waterways
Tourism Business Supports
Shannon Tourism Masterplan Launch
Royal Canal Greenway Launch
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
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Content: 07/05/2021
Marine Notice No 21 of 2021 - Erne System, Lower Bann Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway within Northern Ireland - Covid 19 update - Access to navigations and facilities - wef 10 May 2021
Notice Number 21 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 21 of 2021
The Erne System, the Lower Bann Navigation and the Shanno...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 19 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal, Royal Canal, Barrow Line and Navigation - Reopening of navigations from Monday 10 May 2021
Notice Number 19 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 19 of 2021
Shannon Navigation, Shannon Erne Waterway, Grand Canal,...
Posted: 30/04/2021
Marine Notice No 20 of 2021 - Shannon Navigation - Tarmonbarry - Emergency repair works to lock gates - Completion delayed until 28 May 2021
Notice Number 20 of 2016
MARINE NOTICE
No. 20 of 2021
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry
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Marine Notice No 24 of 2021 - Grand Canal - Barrow Line - Lock 26 Athy - Closed until further notice for essential maintenance works
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Ulster Canal Phase 2 Development
THE HISTORIC 130KM ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development
Stories from the Waterways
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Marine Notice No 24 of 2021 - Grand Canal - Barrow Line - Lock 26 Athy - Closed until further notice for essential maintenance works
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Marine Notice No 23 of 2021 - Royal Canal - Begnagh Bridge - Closure for emergency repair works - Until Monday 24 May 2021
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Winding its way through peaceful woods, fertile valleys and picturesque villages the Barrow is fully navigable for 68km from Athy to St. Mullins. A significant canalised waterway right up to the 1950’s the Barrow’s industrial past saw commercial barges carrying consignments of barley to the Guinness Brewery in Dublin and later, supplying beet to Ireland’s first sugar factory at Carlow.
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Title: The Role of Women Before and During the Colonial Period
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Content: She then spent the bulk of her morning preparing food for the day and bread for the dinner. The afternoons were sometimes taken up by working in the garden, mending, or taking grain to the miller. Her time also was seasonal, as she had to raise the cattle, make sausage, preserve bacon, and complete the sewing of clothes. The workload obviously didn't get easier for the women. They also had to take care of their own children. Only if the family was wealthy enough, did the wife have a slave that helped around the house (Kamensky, 1995, page 46). Taking care of numerous tasks at the same time was very crucial to the colonial women. Young children had to stay with their mothers for most of the day, unless there was a nanny or older sibling to watch. Children also learned how to help provide for the family at a young age. Sewing was something women had to accomplish during any spare time they had.
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
Health Solutions
Content: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ebola Virus Infection
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Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that causes fever, body aches, and diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding inside and outside the body. As the virus spreads through the body, it damages the immune system and organs. Ultimately, it causes levels of blood -clotting cells to drop. This leads to severe, uncontrollable bleeding. The disease was known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever but is now referred to as Ebola virus. It kills up to 90% of people who are infected. How Do You Get Ebola? Ebola isn’t as contagious as more common viruses like colds, influenza, or measles. It spreads to people by contact with the skin or bodily fluids of an infected animal, like a monkey, chimp, or fruit bat. Then it moves from person to person the same way.
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
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Content: It kills up to 90% of people who are infected. How Do You Get Ebola? Ebola isn’t as contagious as more common viruses like colds, influenza, or measles. It spreads to people by contact with the skin or bodily fluids of an infected animal, like a monkey, chimp, or fruit bat. Then it moves from person to person the same way. Those who care for a sick person or bury someone who has died from the disease often get it. Other ways to get Ebola include touching contaminated needles or surfaces. You can’t get Ebola from air, water, or food. A person who has Ebola but has no symptoms can’t spread the disease, either. What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
Health Solutions
Content: Those who care for a sick person or bury someone who has died from the disease often get it. Other ways to get Ebola include touching contaminated needles or surfaces. You can’t get Ebola from air, water, or food. A person who has Ebola but has no symptoms can’t spread the disease, either. What Are the Symptoms of Ebola? Early on, Ebola can feel like the flu or other illnesses. Symptoms show up 2 to 21 days after infection and usually include: High fever
Headache
Joint and muscle aches
Sore throat
Weakness
Stomach pain
Lack of appetite
As the disease gets worse, it causes bleeding inside the body, as well as from the eyes, ears, and nose. Some people will vomit or cough up blood, have bloody diarrhea, and get a rash. How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
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Content: Early on, Ebola can feel like the flu or other illnesses. Symptoms show up 2 to 21 days after infection and usually include: High fever
Headache
Joint and muscle aches
Sore throat
Weakness
Stomach pain
Lack of appetite
As the disease gets worse, it causes bleeding inside the body, as well as from the eyes, ears, and nose. Some people will vomit or cough up blood, have bloody diarrhea, and get a rash. How Is Ebola Diagnosed? Sometimes it's hard to tell if a person has Ebola from the symptoms alone. Doctors may test to rule out other diseases like cholera or malaria. Tests of blood and tissues also can diagnose Ebola. If you have Ebola, you’ll be isolated from the public immediately to prevent the spread. How Is Ebola Treated?
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
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Content: Sometimes it's hard to tell if a person has Ebola from the symptoms alone. Doctors may test to rule out other diseases like cholera or malaria. Tests of blood and tissues also can diagnose Ebola. If you have Ebola, you’ll be isolated from the public immediately to prevent the spread. How Is Ebola Treated? There's no cure for Ebola, though researchers are working on it. There are two drug treatments which have been approved for treating Ebola. Inmazeb is a mixture of three monoclonal antibodies (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn). Ansuvimab-zykl (Ebanga) is a monoclonal antibody given as an injection. It helps block the virus from to the cell receptor, preventing its entry into the cell.
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
Health Solutions
Content: There's no cure for Ebola, though researchers are working on it. There are two drug treatments which have been approved for treating Ebola. Inmazeb is a mixture of three monoclonal antibodies (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn). Ansuvimab-zykl (Ebanga) is a monoclonal antibody given as an injection. It helps block the virus from to the cell receptor, preventing its entry into the cell. Doctors manage the symptoms of Ebola with: Fluids and electrolytes
Oxygen
Blood pressure medication
Blood transfusions
Treatment for other infections
How Can You Prevent Ebola? There’s a vaccine to prevent Ebola, but rVSV-ZEBOV (Ervebo) only treats the Zaire strain of the virus. The best way to avoid catching the disease is by not traveling to areas where the virus is found. If you are in areas where Ebola is present, avoid contact with bats, monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas since these animals spread Ebola to people.
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
Health Solutions
Content: Doctors manage the symptoms of Ebola with: Fluids and electrolytes
Oxygen
Blood pressure medication
Blood transfusions
Treatment for other infections
How Can You Prevent Ebola? There’s a vaccine to prevent Ebola, but rVSV-ZEBOV (Ervebo) only treats the Zaire strain of the virus. The best way to avoid catching the disease is by not traveling to areas where the virus is found. If you are in areas where Ebola is present, avoid contact with bats, monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas since these animals spread Ebola to people. You may be able to get the vaccine from the World Health Organization. Health care workers can prevent infection by wearing masks, gloves, and goggles whenever they come into contact with people who may have Ebola. Ebola Facts
There are five types of Ebola virus. Four of them cause the disease in humans. The Ebola virus first appeared during two 1976 outbreaks in Africa.
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
Ebola Facts
Health Solutions
Content: You may be able to get the vaccine from the World Health Organization. Health care workers can prevent infection by wearing masks, gloves, and goggles whenever they come into contact with people who may have Ebola. Ebola Facts
There are five types of Ebola virus. Four of them cause the disease in humans. The Ebola virus first appeared during two 1976 outbreaks in Africa. Ebola gets its name from the Ebola River, which is near one of the villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the disease first appeared. Health Solutions
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Title: Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: Ebola Virus Infection
Ebola Virus Infection
How Do You Get Ebola?
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
How Can You Prevent Ebola?
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Title: Protect Yourself From Crime
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Content: O'Neil says that signals the would-be offender that you are in charge and aware that they are there. Understand that alcohol or drugs can cloud judgment. Certain substances can certainly dull your senses and slow down your reaction time to danger. They can also lower other people's inhibitions and make them more aggressive or belligerent. It is for this reason that Silber says certain places like bars and pubs may present some danger, particularly if they're crowded. He also says mutual drinking can increase chances of rape or sexual assault among people who know each other. How to Defend Yourself
Taking steps to prevent crime can help lower chances of an attack, but there are no guarantees of complete safety. For this reason, it's a good idea to have several plans on how to defend yourself and your property. "Think through what you will do," urges Robert McCrie, PhD, professor of security management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. " Will you willingly give up your wallet or your purse, and if you're willing to do that, isn't it a good idea to make a photocopy of all my ID and credit cards and keep it in a safe place?
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Title: Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) for Fatigue, Memory Loss, Weakness
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Generally, it's best to get vitamins from whole foods. But doctors often suggest fortified foods -- and supplements -- to people over age 50. As we age, it's harder for our bodies to absorb vitamin B-12 from food. What are the risks of taking vitamin B-12? Side effects and risks. Taken at normal doses, side effects are rare. High doses may cause acne. Allergies to vitamin B-12 supplements have been reported and can cause swelling, itchy skin, and shock. Interactions. Drugs for acid reflux, diabetes, and other conditions may make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B-12.
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Title: Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
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Morton's Neuroma
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Morton's Neuroma
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What Is Morton's Neuroma? Morton’s neuroma, also called intermetatarsal neuroma, is the thickening of tissue in your toe. This tissue is next to a nerve. Pressure against the nerve irritates it and causes pain. You might be walking along and feel a pain near the ball of your foot, like there’s a little pebble inside your shoe. The pain usually crops up between your third and fourth toes. ( That’s counting the big toe as the first.) Women are more likely than men to get Morton’s neuroma. Why?
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Title: Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
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Morton's Neuroma
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Morton’s Neuroma Symptoms
Morton’s Neuroma Causes
Content: You can probably guess: High-heeled shoes are among the main culprits, because they put pressure on the feet. The cure may be as simple as switching to shoes with lower heels. Morton’s Neuroma Symptoms
Morton’s neuroma has no visible sign, such as a lump. So you have to go by what you feel. The first sign may be a tingling between your toes. After that: The tingling may get stronger as time goes on. You may feel shooting pains around the ball or your foot or the base of your toes. Your foot may feel like there’s a pebble in your shoe or a sock is bunched up.
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Title: Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
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Morton's Neuroma
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Content: The first sign may be a tingling between your toes. After that: The tingling may get stronger as time goes on. You may feel shooting pains around the ball or your foot or the base of your toes. Your foot may feel like there’s a pebble in your shoe or a sock is bunched up. Your toes might burn or feel numb. The discomfort may get worse when you’re walking or wearing shoes that squeeze your feet. The pain tends to ease off at night. Morton’s Neuroma Causes
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes Morton’s. It may come from the nerve to the toe being mashed, stretched, or injured.
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Title: Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
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Morton's Neuroma
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Content: Your toes might burn or feel numb. The discomfort may get worse when you’re walking or wearing shoes that squeeze your feet. The pain tends to ease off at night. Morton’s Neuroma Causes
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes Morton’s. It may come from the nerve to the toe being mashed, stretched, or injured. But several things can make it likelier to happen. They include: Shoes: High heels can put pressure on your toes or the balls of your feet. Shoes that are tight or don’t fit right also can do it.
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Title: Sulfa Allergies: What You Need to Know
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Sulfa Allergy
Medically Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on August 05, 2020
What Is a Sulfa Allergy? A sulfa allergy is a rash or more serious reaction to sulfa drugs. These drugs can treat a range of health problems from eye infections to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sulfa drugs, also called sulfonamides, include antibiotics as well as other types of drugs. Allergies happen most often with antibiotics. About 3 percent of people have some type of reaction to them. Tell your doctor right away if you think you’re having a reaction to a sulfa drug. They’ll decide whether to take you off the drug and how to treat your symptoms.
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Title: Sulfa Allergies: What You Need to Know
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Sulfa Allergy
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Content: Sulfa drugs, also called sulfonamides, include antibiotics as well as other types of drugs. Allergies happen most often with antibiotics. About 3 percent of people have some type of reaction to them. Tell your doctor right away if you think you’re having a reaction to a sulfa drug. They’ll decide whether to take you off the drug and how to treat your symptoms. Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
If you’re allergic to sulfa drugs or any other medication, you may have one or more of these symptoms: Skin rash or hives
Itchy eyes or skin
Breathing problems
Face swelling
The reaction can also cause these serious skin reactions: Sulfonamide drug hypersensitivity syndrome. Rash, fever, and organ problems begin a week or two after you start the drug. Drug eruption.
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Sulfa Allergy
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Content: Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Sulfa antibiotics have been widely used for more than 70 years. The first antibiotic was a sulfa drug introduced in 1936. Today, these drugs include burn creams, vaginal suppositories, and eye drops as well as medications for many types of infections. If you’ve had an allergic reaction to one sulfa antibiotic, you’re probably allergic to all of them. Here are a few examples of common sulfa drugs that could cause problems: Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim ( Bactrim, Sulfatrim ), a sulfa combination drug that can be taken in liquid or pill form for many types of infections
Sulfacetamide ( BLEPH -10), drops for eye infections
Sulfadiazine silver ( Silvadene), a cream to prevent and treat burn infections
Sulfasalazine ( Azulfidine), pills for rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
Dapsone (Aczone), which treats leprosy, dermatitis and certain kinds of pneumonia
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Some sulfa drugs may be OK
Even if you’re allergic to antibiotics that have sulfa, you might be able to take some other types of sulfa drugs without a reaction. Ones that may be safe to take include: Glyburide ( Glynase, Diabeta ), a drug for diabetes
Celecoxib ( Celebrex ), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Sumatriptan ( Imitrex, Sumavel Dosepro, Zecuity), a migraine drug
Water pills, or diuretics, including furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide ( Microzide)
But be sure to tell your doctor if you have a sulfa allergy before taking any of these. Sulfa Allergy Treatments
You and your doctor will want to treat your allergy symptoms right away. Medications for a sulfa allergy in
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Epinephrine (for anaphylaxis)
If you’re allergic to a medication that you need to take, your doctor could start it slowly.
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Title: Sulfa Allergies: What You Need to Know
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Sulfa Allergy
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Content: Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim ( Bactrim, Sulfatrim ), a sulfa combination drug that can be taken in liquid or pill form for many types of infections
Sulfacetamide ( BLEPH -10), drops for eye infections
Sulfadiazine silver ( Silvadene), a cream to prevent and treat burn infections
Sulfasalazine ( Azulfidine), pills for rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
Dapsone (Aczone), which treats leprosy, dermatitis and certain kinds of pneumonia
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Some sulfa drugs may be OK
Even if you’re allergic to antibiotics that have sulfa, you might be able to take some other types of sulfa drugs without a reaction. Ones that may be safe to take include: Glyburide ( Glynase, Diabeta ), a drug for diabetes
Celecoxib ( Celebrex ), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Sumatriptan ( Imitrex, Sumavel Dosepro, Zecuity), a migraine drug
Water pills, or diuretics, including furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide ( Microzide)
But be sure to tell your doctor if you have a sulfa allergy before taking any of these. Sulfa Allergy Treatments
You and your doctor will want to treat your allergy symptoms right away. Medications for a sulfa allergy in
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Epinephrine (for anaphylaxis)
If you’re allergic to a medication that you need to take, your doctor could start it slowly. This is called drug desensitization. You’ll take a very small dose at first and then larger doses over several hours or days. Your doctor will watch you closely for any negative reactions. Sulfa Allergy Complications
Though rare, a sulfa allergy can cause serious problems, such as: Anaphylaxis.
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Title: Sulfa Allergies: What You Need to Know
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Sulfa Allergy
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Content: Notify your health care providers. Tell them about any drug allergies so they can make a note in your medical records. Wear a medical bracelet. In an emergency, a bracelet will alert health care providers about any drug allergies. Sulfa vs. Sulfite Allergy
A sulfa allergy sounds like a sulfite allergy, but they’re very different. Sulfa drugs treat health conditions. Sulfites are preservatives used in many foods, drinks (especially wine), and medications. Sulfites can trigger asthma symptoms and, on rare occasions, can cause anaphylaxis. It’s common for people who have asthma to be sensitive to sulfites. But it’s unusual for other people.
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Title: Sulfa Allergies: What You Need to Know
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Sulfa Allergy
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfa Allergy Symptoms
Drugs to Avoid With Sulfa Allergies
Content: Sulfa drugs treat health conditions. Sulfites are preservatives used in many foods, drinks (especially wine), and medications. Sulfites can trigger asthma symptoms and, on rare occasions, can cause anaphylaxis. It’s common for people who have asthma to be sensitive to sulfites. But it’s unusual for other people. Sulfa drugs and sulfites are not related. Neither are their allergies. There’s no need to give up dried fruit, wine, or other items that have sulfites if you’re sensitive to sulfa drugs. Pagination
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Title: Getting Help for Mental Illness
Headings: How to Get Help for Mental Health
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How to Get Help for Mental Health
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Who Treats Mental Illness?
Content: Physician assistant (PA): These caregivers are not doctors, but they are trained to identify symptoms of mental illness and to treat mental disorders under a doctor’s supervision. Nurse practitioner: These registered nurses (RNs) have extra training, including some background in treating psychiatric problems. Psychiatrist: These are medical doctors ( MDs) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs as part of their treatment plan. They are also trained in psychotherapy, a form of counseling or “talk therapy.” Continued
Psychologist: These experts aren’t MDs, but they have advanced degrees in psychology (PhD or PsyD).
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Title: Getting Help for Mental Illness
Headings: How to Get Help for Mental Health
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How to Get Help for Mental Health
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Who Treats Mental Illness?
Content: These are medical doctors ( MDs) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs as part of their treatment plan. They are also trained in psychotherapy, a form of counseling or “talk therapy.” Continued
Psychologist: These experts aren’t MDs, but they have advanced degrees in psychology (PhD or PsyD). They are trained in counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing. They cannot prescribe drugs to treat mental illnesses except in certain states. Social worker: These specialists can provide counseling services and social service needs. They are trained to recognize mental illness and can do psychotherapy.
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Content: It’s sometimes called CREST syndrome, after its five common signs: Calcinosis. This is when calcium salts form nodules under your skin or in your organs. Raynaud’s phenomenon. This is a lack of blood flow to parts of your body such as your fingers, toes, or nose, usually because of cold. Your skin might turn red, white, or blue. Esophageal dysfunction. This is when your esophagus doesn’t work the way it should. Sclerodactyly. This is when your skin becomes thin and shiny.
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Title: What Allergies Cause Asthma?
Headings: Allergies and Asthma
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Allergies and Asthma
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What Allergies Cause Asthma?
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Content: The condition can lead to symptoms that include trouble breathing, wheezing, an itchy rash, low blood pressure, and vomiting. The most common foods linked with allergic symptoms are: Eggs
Cow's milk
Peanuts
Tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts)
Soy
Wheat
Fish
Shrimp and other shellfish
Food preservatives can also trigger allergic and asthmatic reactions. Additives, such as sodium bisulfite, potassium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite, are often used in food processing or preparation and may be found in foods such as: Dried fruits or vegetables
Potatoes (packaged and some prepared)
Wine and beer
Bottled lime or lemon juice
Shrimp (fresh, frozen, or prepared)
Pickled foods
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If you suspect that certain foods may be the cause of your asthma, discuss it with your doctor. You can have allergy skin testing to find out if you are allergic to these foods. Avoid allergy triggers at restaurants by asking about preparation methods when dining out. Choose fresh foods rather than prepared or processed foods. If you have severe asthma attacks or anaphylaxis, carry two epinephrine injection kits with you at all times. What Do I Do If I Have Allergies and Asthma?
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Content: Given the murky evidence for a link between asthma and nutrition, there is no particular asthma diet. But it's a good idea to adhere to a healthy diet, anyway. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. We still don’t know which fruits and vegetables might have an effect on asthma, so the best advice is to increase your intake of a wide variety of them. Eat foods with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines and some plant sources, like flaxseed-- are believed to have a number of health benefits. Although the evidence that they help with asthmais not clear, it’s still a good idea to include them in your diet. Avoid trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids. There’s some evidence that eating omega-6 fats and trans fats, found in some margarines and processed foods, may worsen asthma, and other serious health conditions such as heart disease. What Else Affects Asthma Symptoms?
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Title: Is There a Link Between Asthma Symptoms and Heartburn?
Headings: Heartburn and Asthma: What's the Link?
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Heartburn and Asthma: What's the Link?
How Heartburn Affects Asthma
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Content: There are also things you can do at home to ease your GERD symptoms, like: Sleep with the head of your bed raised 6 to 8 inches so that gravity can help your stomach acid stay in your stomach. Don't eat for 3 to 4 hours before you lie down to sleep at night. Eat small meals throughout the day instead of three large meals. Lose extra weight that may put pressure on your belly. Stay away from fatty and acidic foods. Quit smoking. Wear loose clothes and avoid belts. You can also take special care to avoid your asthma triggers while you manage your GERD symptoms to help stop the cycle. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Print
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Title: Preterm (Premature) Labor: Signs, Risks, Causes, and More
Headings: Preterm Labor and Birth -- The Basics Explained
Preterm Labor and Birth -- The Basics Explained
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What Causes Preterm Labor?
How Does Early Birth Affect a Baby?
Your Pregnancy This Week!
Content: Doctors often don't know exactly why it happens. And about half the time, there’s no known cause. If you’ve had one preterm baby, you’re likely to have another. Other factors include: High blood pressure in pregnancy ( preeclampsia)
An ongoing (chronic) condition like kidney disease, heart disease, or diabetes
Carrying more than one baby
A problem with your uterus or cervix
Being younger than 17 or older than 35
An infection
Being seriously underweight at the time you got pregnant
Smoking
Using cocaine or other street drugs
Several miscarriages or abortions in the past
Not getting prenatal care from a qualified health care professional
A cervical infection
Jobs that require heavy, physical work
Stressful life events like the death of a loved one or domestic violence
Physical injury or trauma
How Does Early Birth Affect a Baby? Not every preterm baby has health problems. But some that do need to stay in the hospital longer than those who go full term. They may spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where they can get round-the-clock care. Breathing is a common problem for preemies, because their lungs aren’t fully developed. Your baby may need to help from a ventilator, a machine that helps them breathe.
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Content: These feelings later turn into anger. You might direct it toward other people, a higher power, or life in general. To be angry with a loved one who died and left you alone is natural, too. Bargaining: During this stage, you dwell on what you could’ve done to prevent the loss. Common thoughts are “If only…” and “What if…” You may also try to strike a deal with a higher power. Depression: Sadness sets in as you begin to understand the loss and its effect on your life. Signs of depressioninclude crying, sleepissues, and a decreased appetite. You may feel overwhelmed, regretful, and lonely.
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Title: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Headings: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
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Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental health problems are frequently complicated by substance abuse, putting patients in need of special care.
Content: Indeed, some researchers contend that certain forms of mental illness and some addictions may, in fact, be a single disease. Continued
Among the areas where this research is most prominent is a condition known as bipolar disorder -- a disease characterized by cycles of extreme mood swings between deep depression and high elation, or mania. During periods of mania, patients show extreme irritability, racing thoughts, little need for sleep, poor judgment, distractibility, abuse of drugs, and denial that anything is wrong. Depressive periods are associated with feelings of hopelessness, guilt, too much sleep, and thoughts of death or suicide. "What we have found is that people with bipolar disorder, particularly women, have an enormously high rate of alcoholism -- up to seven times that of the general population," says Mark Frye, MD, director of the UCLA Bipolar Disorder Research Program in Los Angeles. This is also true, says Frye, when both male and female bipolar patients are compared to those with other forms of mental illness. And while the reason remains unclear, Frye tells WebMD that there is at least some evidence that the two conditions share many similarities. Continued
Indeed, as the age of " brain science" continues to mature, a number of researchers have begun to note some startling similarities within the brain chemistry patterns of various types of mental health problems and substance abuse. Some of the more interesting discoveries had to do with animal models of addiction. "Research on rats showed us that there were certain pleasure centers of the brain that, when stimulated, elicited such a powerful response, the animal would opt for stimulation over food," says Francis Hayden, MD, associate director of the division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at Bellvue Hospital in New York.
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Title: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
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Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental health problems are frequently complicated by substance abuse, putting patients in need of special care.
Content: This is also true, says Frye, when both male and female bipolar patients are compared to those with other forms of mental illness. And while the reason remains unclear, Frye tells WebMD that there is at least some evidence that the two conditions share many similarities. Continued
Indeed, as the age of " brain science" continues to mature, a number of researchers have begun to note some startling similarities within the brain chemistry patterns of various types of mental health problems and substance abuse. Some of the more interesting discoveries had to do with animal models of addiction. "Research on rats showed us that there were certain pleasure centers of the brain that, when stimulated, elicited such a powerful response, the animal would opt for stimulation over food," says Francis Hayden, MD, associate director of the division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at Bellvue Hospital in New York. This discovery, he says, led many researchers to question whether there was something different about the brains of substance abusers that "causes them to kind of feel not quite right -- so that when they happen upon a substance, it kind of normalizes them in a way," says Hayden. That feeling of "not quite right," he says, may be the mental health problem at work. Another indication that they may be one disease: Studies that show that when one condition worsens, the other is soon to follow suit. Continued
"In someone who has both a mental illness and a substance abuse problem, almost without exception, an addiction relapse will worsen the mental health problem, and when the mental health problem goes untreated, or declines, it makes them more susceptible to renewing addictive behaviors," says Kenneth Skodnek, MD, chairman of the department of psychiatry and psychology and director of the addiction service at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y.
In addition, says Skodnek, it's very clear that activation of one problem frequently activates the other in those who are susceptible.
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Title: Depression and Risky Behavior
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Depression and Risky Behavior
Why self-destructive behavior may accompany depression and what to do about it.
Reasons for Self-Destructive Behavior
Content: Reasons for Self-Destructive Behavior
Depression can unearth unbearable feelings that many people try to escape. For example, a depressed man who grew up in a violent and neglectful home may turn to drinking to bury the feelings of rage and poor self-esteem. “For all of these high-risk behaviors, there’s a part of them that’s trying to numb themselves ... from really difficult and significant feelings of loss, anger, shame, or anxiety,” Gardenswartz says. Continued
But there are secondary reasons, too: Self-destructive behaviors can communicate one’s misery, experts say. “If they’re depressed and feel that nobody cares -- ‘Nobody loves me and I’m not important to anybody’ -- those behaviors can be a way of saying to themselves and others that ‘I deserve nothing. I don’t deserve to be healthy or happy or whole,’” says Mary Carole Curran, PhD, a psychologist in St. Louis. “ Or sometimes, they say, ‘Pay attention to me.’ It’s a cry for help.” Some turn to harmful coping methods because their families modeled such behavior, Gardenswartz says.
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Title: Depression and Risky Behavior
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Depression and Risky Behavior
Why self-destructive behavior may accompany depression and what to do about it.
Reasons for Self-Destructive Behavior
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Besides the physical and emotional costs, high-risk behaviors also make suicide or accidental death more likely. “These behaviors are usually a means of avoiding suicide and relieving pain, yet individuals who self-harm have a greater risk of suicide and suicidal behaviors than individuals who do not,” Cantor says. “ Thus, these symptoms of distress, if left untreated, may lead to suicidal gestures, attempts, or plans to commit suicide.” Or, as Gardenswartz notes, a person might not have suicidal intentions but may die accidentally from a drug overdose or car crash. Treating Harmful Behaviors
Treatment for self-destructive behaviors should focus on the underlying causes, experts say. “You have to find out, where is that coming from?” Curran says. “ A lot of those behaviors come from having experienced trauma, either witnessing it or experiencing it personally. There’s all this pent-up energy, and it comes out in the anxiety, depression, and risky behaviors. Dealing directly with the trauma helps.”
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Title: Arsenic in Food: FAQ
Headings: How arsenic gets into foods, and what it means for you.
Arsenic in Food: FAQ
How arsenic gets into foods, and what it means for you.
What is arsenic and how does it get into foods?
Are there particular foods that it’s in?
further reading
Content: It also causes abnormal heart rhythms, may damage blood vessels, and causes a pins and needles sensation in the hands and feet. However, far less is understood about what happens to people when they are exposed to low levels of arsenic over a long period of time. “This is a relatively new area of research,” says arsenic expert Ana Navas-Acien, MD, PhD.
It’s clear that arsenic is associated with higher rates of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, says Navas-Acien, an assistant professor of environmental health sciences and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. Continued
“When a substance is a carcinogen, it’s generally a carcinogen through the whole range of exposure levels,” she says. At lower levels, it probably causes fewer cases of cancer, though the risk is still there. Beyond cancer, she says, more evidence suggests that low to moderate levels of exposure -- just about the U.S. standard for drinking water of 10 parts per billion -- may cause cardiovascular disease. Chronic arsenic exposure may also affect the lungs, leading to breathing problems. In children, Navas-Acien says emerging evidence suggests that arsenic may cause problems with brain development. Arsenic may also contribute to problems with pregnancy like miscarriages and low birth weight. Should I stop drinking juice, or should my kids?
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Title: Arsenic in Food: FAQ
Headings: How arsenic gets into foods, and what it means for you.
Arsenic in Food: FAQ
How arsenic gets into foods, and what it means for you.
What is arsenic and how does it get into foods?
Are there particular foods that it’s in?
further reading
Content: Beyond cancer, she says, more evidence suggests that low to moderate levels of exposure -- just about the U.S. standard for drinking water of 10 parts per billion -- may cause cardiovascular disease. Chronic arsenic exposure may also affect the lungs, leading to breathing problems. In children, Navas-Acien says emerging evidence suggests that arsenic may cause problems with brain development. Arsenic may also contribute to problems with pregnancy like miscarriages and low birth weight. Should I stop drinking juice, or should my kids? People shouldn’t shun the juice aisle, says Richard W. Stahlhut, MD, MPH, a toxicologist at the University of Rochester in New York. But it’s probably not a bad idea to cut back if you or your kids drink a lot of juice, Stahlhut says, or to be careful about the kinds of juice that you drink. “ Anytime you can easily avoid something, avoid it,” he says, but don’t drive yourself crazy. “You can’t be perfect. If the goal is perfection, you’re doomed,” Stahlhut says. “
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Title: Yogurt Benefits, Health & Nutrition Facts, & More
Headings: The Benefits of Yogurt
The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Benefit No. 1: Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
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Content: And just what are the health benefits of yogurt? First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of ''good'' bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation to yogurt is '' probiotics .'' Probiotic, which literally means ''for life,'' refers to living organisms that can result in a health benefit when eaten in adequate amounts. Miguel Freitas, PhD, medical marketing manager for Dannon Co., says the benefits associated with probiotics are specific to certain strains of these "good" bacteria. Many provide their benefits by adjusting the microflora (the natural balance of organisms) in the intestines, or by acting directly on body functions, such as digestion or immune function. ( Keep in mind that the only yogurts that contain probiotics are those that say "live and active cultures" on the label.) And let us not forget that yogurt comes from milk. So yogurt eaters will also get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, B-12, potassium, and magnesium. In fact, the health benefits of yogurt are so impressive that many health-conscious people make it a daily habit.
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Title: Yogurt Benefits, Health & Nutrition Facts, & More
Headings: The Benefits of Yogurt
The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Benefit No. 1: Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
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Content: ''We observed a 50% reduction in the risk of developing high blood pressure among people eating 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy a day (or more), compared with those without any intake,'' Alvaro Alonso, MD, PhD, a researcher in the department of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, said in an email interview. Although most of the low-fat dairy consumed by the study subjects was as milk, Alvaro believes low-fat yogurt would likely have the same effect. Continued
Benefit No. 3: Yogurt With Active Cultures Helps the Gut
Yogurt with active cultures may help certain gastrointestinal conditions, including: Lactose intolerance
Constipation
Diarrhea
Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
H. pylori infection
That's what researchers from the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University concluded in a recent review article. The benefits are thought to be due to: Changes in the microflora of the gut
The time food takes to go through the bowel
Enhancement of the body's immune system
A recent Taiwanese study looked at the effects of yogurt containing lactobacillus and bifidobacterium on 138 people with persistent H. pylori infections. The researchers found that the yogurt improved the efficacy of four-drug therapy. H. pylori is a type of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine.
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Title: Yogurt Benefits, Health & Nutrition Facts, & More
Headings: The Benefits of Yogurt
The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Benefit No. 1: Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
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Content: Lactose intolerance
Constipation
Diarrhea
Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
H. pylori infection
That's what researchers from the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University concluded in a recent review article. The benefits are thought to be due to: Changes in the microflora of the gut
The time food takes to go through the bowel
Enhancement of the body's immune system
A recent Taiwanese study looked at the effects of yogurt containing lactobacillus and bifidobacterium on 138 people with persistent H. pylori infections. The researchers found that the yogurt improved the efficacy of four-drug therapy. H. pylori is a type of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. It can lead to ulcers and can increase the risk of developing stomach cancer. Benefit No. 4: Yogurt With Active Cultures May Discourage Vaginal Infections
Candida or "yeast" vaginal infections are a common problem for women with diabetes. In a small study, seven diabetic women with chronic Candidal vaginitis consumed 6 ounces of frozen aspartame-sweetened yogurt per day (with or without active cultures).
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Title: Diet Mistakes: 6 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
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Diet Mistakes: 6 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
These common dieting pitfalls can sabotage weight loss.
Diet Mistake No. 1: Racing to the Finish
Diet Mistake No. 2: Skipping Meals
Content: Check out our list of common diet mistakes people make, and see if any sound familiar to you. Diet Mistake No. 1: Racing to the Finish
There's no reward for finishing your meal in record time -- unless you're a contestant in a hot dog eating contest! Our hectic schedules have led many of us to adopt the unhealthy habit of rapid eating. "We need to adopt more of the leisurely, European-style eating so that we can savor our food, taste every bite, and get the signal of fullness before overeating," says Tara Gidus, MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. Diet Mistake No. 2: Skipping Meals
Research shows that breakfast skippers weigh more than breakfast eaters. There is a misconception that skipping breakfast -- or any meal -- saves calories.
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typhoid fever
paratyphoid fever
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prevention of plague following exposure to plague
infection due to a Brucella bacteria
brain/spinal cord infection due to Listeria monocytogenes
whooping cough
colonization with Meningococcus bacteria without symptoms of infection
infection due to Nocardia bacteria
Whipple's disease
infection due to Chlamydiae species bacteria
urinary tract infection prevention
lymphogranuloma venereum
granuloma inguinale
paracoccidioidomycosis
prevention of toxoplasmosis
AIDS with toxoplasmosis
pneumonia with a fungus called Pneumocystis jirovecii
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia prevention
an infection
infection of the middle ear by H. influenzae bacteria
infection of the middle ear caused by Streptococcus
a bacterial infection of the middle ear
bacterial infection of heart valve
inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
pneumonia caused by bacteria
bacterial infection with chronic bronchitis
chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
chronic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae
diverticulitis
bacterial urinary tract infection
infection of urinary tract due to Enterobacter cloacae
urinary tract infection due to E. coli bacteria
urinary tract infection caused by Klebsiella bacteria
infection of the urinary tract from Proteus bacteria
urinary tract infection caused by Morganella morganii
continuous bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland
an infection of the skin and the tissue below the skin
diabetic foot infection
infection of bone
infection due to the microorganism Coxiella burnetii
short-term infection with diarrhea, discomfort & weight loss
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Title: The Benefits of Yogurt
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The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Content: And just what are the health benefits of yogurt? First off, let us not forget that yogurt comes from milk. So yogurt eaters will get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. But one of the words we're hearing more and more of regarding yogurt is "probiotics." Probiotics are "friendly bacteria" that are naturally present in the digestive system. Live strains of these "good bacteria" are also found in many yogurt products. While more research needs to be done, there's some evidence that some strains of probiotics can help boost the immune system and promote a healthy digestive tract. Continued
Probiotics made news recently when a class action lawsuit was filed against the Dannon Co. over marketing for its Activia and DanActive products, in which the company uses trademarked probiotic strains. Activia is a yogurt marketed as being "clinically proven to help regulate the digestive system when eaten daily for two weeks," while DanActive is a drink marketed as being "clinically proven to help strengthen the body's defense systems," according to company web sites. The lawsuit, filed by a California law firm, alleges that Dannon engaged in a "massively deceptive" advertising campaign about those products' "clinically" and "scientifically" proven health benefits not available in other yogurts.
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The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Content: Live strains of these "good bacteria" are also found in many yogurt products. While more research needs to be done, there's some evidence that some strains of probiotics can help boost the immune system and promote a healthy digestive tract. Continued
Probiotics made news recently when a class action lawsuit was filed against the Dannon Co. over marketing for its Activia and DanActive products, in which the company uses trademarked probiotic strains. Activia is a yogurt marketed as being "clinically proven to help regulate the digestive system when eaten daily for two weeks," while DanActive is a drink marketed as being "clinically proven to help strengthen the body's defense systems," according to company web sites. The lawsuit, filed by a California law firm, alleges that Dannon engaged in a "massively deceptive" advertising campaign about those products' "clinically" and "scientifically" proven health benefits not available in other yogurts. But Dannon is challenging the suit. " The scientifically substantiated benefits of Dannon’s products are confirmed not only by the scientific journals that have reviewed and published the findings, but also by the millions of highly satisfied consumers who enjoy Dannon’s products," the company says in a news release. Regardless of this dispute, the health benefits of yogurt are so impressive that many health-conscious people make it a daily habit. And each year, more and more research is published adding insight into the health benefits from eating yogurt. Here are six possible health benefits to having some yogurt each day:
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Title: The Benefits of Yogurt
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The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Content: But Dannon is challenging the suit. " The scientifically substantiated benefits of Dannon’s products are confirmed not only by the scientific journals that have reviewed and published the findings, but also by the millions of highly satisfied consumers who enjoy Dannon’s products," the company says in a news release. Regardless of this dispute, the health benefits of yogurt are so impressive that many health-conscious people make it a daily habit. And each year, more and more research is published adding insight into the health benefits from eating yogurt. Here are six possible health benefits to having some yogurt each day: Benefit No. 1: Yogurt With Active Cultures May Help the Gut
While more study is needed, there's some evidence that yogurt with active cultures may help certain gastrointestinal conditions, including: Lactose intolerance
Constipation
Diarrhea
Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
H. pylori infection
That's what researchers from the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University concluded in a review article. The benefits are thought to be due to:
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The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Content: Benefit No. 1: Yogurt With Active Cultures May Help the Gut
While more study is needed, there's some evidence that yogurt with active cultures may help certain gastrointestinal conditions, including: Lactose intolerance
Constipation
Diarrhea
Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
H. pylori infection
That's what researchers from the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University concluded in a review article. The benefits are thought to be due to: Changes in the microflora of the gut
The time food takes to go through the bowel. Enhancement of the body's immune system (more on this below). In another recent study, the type of diarrhea that some people get after taking antibiotics was found to be reduced when the study participants drank a drink containing three particular probiotics ( L. casei, L. bulgaricus, and S. thermophilus ). Benefit No. 2:
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Title: The Benefits of Yogurt
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The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Content: Yogurt containing two probiotics, lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, was found to improve the success of drug therapy (using four specific medications) on 138 people with persistent H. pylori infections, according to a recent Taiwanese study. H. pylori is a bacterium that can cause infection in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. It can lead to ulcers and can increase the risk of developing stomach cancer as well. Benefit No. 3: Yogurt With Active Cultures May Discourage Vaginal Infections
Candida or "yeast" vaginal infections are a common problem for women with diabetes. In a small study, seven diabetic women with chronic candidal vaginitis consumed 6 ounces of frozen aspartame-sweetened yogurt per day (with or without active cultures). Even though most of the women had poor blood sugar control throughout the study, the vaginal pH (measure of acidity or basicity) of the group eating yogurt with active cultures dropped from 6.0 to 4.0 (normal pH is 4.0-4.5). These women also reported a decrease in candida infections. The women eating the yogurt without active cultures remained at pH 6.0.
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Content: Make sure you carefully review your health plan’s summary of benefits, especially to see the specific set of prenatal and maternity services it covers. What prenatal care can I expect to be covered by my health plan during my pregnancy? All health plans* must cover certain preventive care with no out-of-pocket cost to you at the time of the visit. The exception is grandfathered health plans -- those that were in existence before March 23, 2010, and that haven’t made significant changes to their benefits and costs. They do not have to comply with this part of the law. Contact your insurance company or your employer to find out whether your plan is grandfathered. Continued
These services are listed roughly in the order you would need them over the course of your pregnancy. Testing and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV
Testing for a blood condition known as Rh incompatibility
Folic acid supplements, which help protect your baby from certain birth defects (with a prescription)
A wide range of prenatal tests, including anemia screening and screening for urinary tract infections
Testing for gestational diabetes
Screening and help to quit tobacco use
Labor and delivery costs, including your hospital stay
Breastfeeding counseling and equipment
Birth control after you've had your baby
What's covered for maternity care can vary from plan to plan. That's true if you get insurance through your work or buy it yourself. So for any plan you are considering, review the details of the plan’s summary of benefits or call the insurance company for more information.
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Strength Training Is Good for Seniors
Study Shows Progressive Resistance Training Improves Daily Activities
Content: Strength Training Is Good for Seniors
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Strength Training Is Good for Seniors
Study Shows Progressive Resistance Training Improves Daily Activities
By Caroline Wilbert
From the WebMD Archives
July 8, 2009 -- Senior citizens, you may want to consider hitting the weight room. A new review, which compiles data from more than 100 clinical trials, concludes that progressive resistance training can help older people in daily activities, such as climbing stairs and fixing dinner. The study, published in the Cochrane Library, examined 121 trials with a total of 6,700 older participants. In most of the studies, progressive resistance training, or PRT, was performed two to three times a week at a high intensity. PRT can be done with free weights, exercise machines, or elastic bands. The key is that the resistance, or level of difficulty, increase as the person gets stronger. This kind of exercise can be particularly useful for seniors because people generally lose muscle strength as they age. The review concluded that PRT produced a large improvement in muscle strength, a moderate to large improvement in doing simple activities such as getting up from a chair or climbing stairs, and a small but statistically significant improvement in doing complex daily activities, such as bathing or preparing a meal. After PRT, people had less pain from osteoarthritis. "Older adults seem to benefit from this type of exercise even at the age of 80, and even with some type of health condition," researcher Chiung-ju Liu of the department of occupational therapy at Indiana University in Indianapolis says in a news release. "
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Title: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease? African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need. By Katherine Kam
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on February 15, 2010
From the WebMD Archives
Heart disease has haunted generations of Robin Drummond's family. " I have a family history of heart disease on both sides," says the 55-year-old African-American and resident of Hammond, La. "I've had uncles, aunts, and grandparents who've died from heart attacks and heart disease, and two of my mother's brothers died four months apart. One had a heart attack in church, and four months later, one had a heart attack in the post office." When Drummond's father succumbed to heart disease at age 50, she was shaken. " Particularly when my dad died, I wanted to make sure that I was OK," she says. In 2002, she went to her doctor for testing and learned that her heart was mildly enlarged, placing her at risk for heart failure. Drummond, a registered dietitian, took strenuous measures to ward off trouble.
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care
Content: One had a heart attack in church, and four months later, one had a heart attack in the post office." When Drummond's father succumbed to heart disease at age 50, she was shaken. " Particularly when my dad died, I wanted to make sure that I was OK," she says. In 2002, she went to her doctor for testing and learned that her heart was mildly enlarged, placing her at risk for heart failure. Drummond, a registered dietitian, took strenuous measures to ward off trouble. But not all African-Americans are aware of the danger. African-Americans and Heart Failure
In a startling 2009 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that African-Americans have a much higher incidence of heart failure than other races, and it develops at younger ages. Heart failure means that the heart isn't able to pump blood as well as it should. Before age 50, African-Americans' heart failure rate is 20 times higher than that of whites, according to the study. Four risk factors are the strongest predictors of heart failure:
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Title: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care
Content: But not all African-Americans are aware of the danger. African-Americans and Heart Failure
In a startling 2009 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that African-Americans have a much higher incidence of heart failure than other races, and it develops at younger ages. Heart failure means that the heart isn't able to pump blood as well as it should. Before age 50, African-Americans' heart failure rate is 20 times higher than that of whites, according to the study. Four risk factors are the strongest predictors of heart failure: high blood pressure (also called hypertension), chronic kidney disease, being overweight, and having low levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Three-fourths of African-Americans who develop heart failure have high blood pressure by age 40. African-Americans and Health Care
To prevent heart failure and other heart disease, it's crucial to treat risk factors successfully, says Anne L. Taylor, MD, a professor of medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital and vice dean of academic affairs at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. But, compared with their white peers, African-Americans often have less access to health care, she says. Not only are they less likely to visit a doctor and get routine screenings, but they're less likely to be referred to specialists.
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Title: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care
Content: high blood pressure (also called hypertension), chronic kidney disease, being overweight, and having low levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Three-fourths of African-Americans who develop heart failure have high blood pressure by age 40. African-Americans and Health Care
To prevent heart failure and other heart disease, it's crucial to treat risk factors successfully, says Anne L. Taylor, MD, a professor of medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital and vice dean of academic affairs at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. But, compared with their white peers, African-Americans often have less access to health care, she says. Not only are they less likely to visit a doctor and get routine screenings, but they're less likely to be referred to specialists. Continued
"African-Americans with heart failure are more likely to be taken care of in a primary care practice," Taylor says, "even though the data would suggest that the best care -- the care that decreases hospitalizations and improves mortality rates -- happens in cardiologists' offices." Further, some African-Americans "tend to see illness and disease as the main reason for health care, so you don't go to the physician for preventive medicine -- you go when you're sick," says Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA. Ferdinand is a clinical professor in the cardiology division at Emory University and chief science officer of the Association of Black Cardiologists. " When are you sick? When you have symptoms:
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care
Content: Continued
"African-Americans with heart failure are more likely to be taken care of in a primary care practice," Taylor says, "even though the data would suggest that the best care -- the care that decreases hospitalizations and improves mortality rates -- happens in cardiologists' offices." Further, some African-Americans "tend to see illness and disease as the main reason for health care, so you don't go to the physician for preventive medicine -- you go when you're sick," says Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA. Ferdinand is a clinical professor in the cardiology division at Emory University and chief science officer of the Association of Black Cardiologists. " When are you sick? When you have symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness. By the time people manifest the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, they have already had that disease present for one, two, or even three decades." Treating Heart Disease Risk Factors
Drummond's father, who had health insurance but not a physician he would go to on a regular basis, provides a cautionary tale about why African-Americans must maintain a consistent relationship with a good doctor who knows their medical history and provides preventive care, screenings, and referrals to specialists. "He had a leaking valve, and it didn't get replaced as soon as it should have," Drummond says. " The doctor told us it should have been replaced six or seven years earlier.
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Title: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care
Content: When he started having swelling in his legs and shortness of breath, that's when he went to the hospital." Doctors diagnosed the leaking valve and performed surgery, but "it was too late for him," Drummond says. He died a few weeks after his surgery. Besides a strong family history, Drummond has other risk factors for heart disease. She was diagnosed with high blood pressure at age 28 and with type 2 diabetes about five years ago. After years of unsuccessfully trying to control her blood pressure with diet and exercise, she now takes medications. She's under a doctor's regular care, and she stays fit and eats healthy foods. " I work hard. I go to the gym to help control my hypertension and diabetes. I take the meds, I watch my sodium intake, and I work at keeping my weight within normal range."
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans. By Daniel J. DeNoon
From the WebMD Archives
Several deadly diseases strike black Americans harder and more often than they do white Americans. Fighting back means genetic research. It means changing the system for testing new drugs. It means improving health education. It means overcoming disparities in health care. It means investments targeted to the health of black Americans. And the evidence so far indicates that these investments will pay health dividends not just for racial minorities, but for everyone. Yet we're closer to the beginning of the fight than to the end. Some numbers:
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: It means overcoming disparities in health care. It means investments targeted to the health of black Americans. And the evidence so far indicates that these investments will pay health dividends not just for racial minorities, but for everyone. Yet we're closer to the beginning of the fight than to the end. Some numbers: Diabetes is 60% more common in black Americans than in white Americans. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes. African-Americans are three times more likely to die of asthma than white Americans. Deaths from lung scarring -- sarcoidosis -- are 16 times more common among blacks than among whites. The disease recently killed former NFL star Reggie White at age 43.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: Diabetes is 60% more common in black Americans than in white Americans. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes. African-Americans are three times more likely to die of asthma than white Americans. Deaths from lung scarring -- sarcoidosis -- are 16 times more common among blacks than among whites. The disease recently killed former NFL star Reggie White at age 43. Despite lower tobacco exposure, black men are 50% more likely than white men to get lung cancer. Strokes kill 4 times more 35- to 54-year-old black Americans than white Americans. Blacks have nearly twice the first-time stroke risk of whites. Blacks develop high blood pressure earlier in life -- and with much higher blood pressure levels -- than whites. Nearly 42% of black men and more than 45% of black women aged 20 and older have high blood pressure.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: Despite lower tobacco exposure, black men are 50% more likely than white men to get lung cancer. Strokes kill 4 times more 35- to 54-year-old black Americans than white Americans. Blacks have nearly twice the first-time stroke risk of whites. Blacks develop high blood pressure earlier in life -- and with much higher blood pressure levels -- than whites. Nearly 42% of black men and more than 45% of black women aged 20 and older have high blood pressure. Cancer treatment is equally successful for all races. Yet black men have a 40% higher cancer death rate than white men. African-American women have a 20% higher cancer death rate than white women. Continued
Why? Genes definitely play a role.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: Cancer treatment is equally successful for all races. Yet black men have a 40% higher cancer death rate than white men. African-American women have a 20% higher cancer death rate than white women. Continued
Why? Genes definitely play a role. So does the environment in which people live, socioeconomic status -- and, yes, racism, says Clyde W. Yancy, MD, associate dean of clinical affairs and medical director for heart failure/transplantation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Yancy says that all humans have the same physiology, are vulnerable to the same illnesses, and respond to the same medicines. Naturally, diseases and responses to treatment do vary from person to person. But, he says, there are unique issues that affect black Americans. Continued
"We must recognize there are some arbitrary issues that are present in the way we practice medicine and dole out health care ," Yancy tells WebMD. "
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: So does the environment in which people live, socioeconomic status -- and, yes, racism, says Clyde W. Yancy, MD, associate dean of clinical affairs and medical director for heart failure/transplantation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Yancy says that all humans have the same physiology, are vulnerable to the same illnesses, and respond to the same medicines. Naturally, diseases and responses to treatment do vary from person to person. But, he says, there are unique issues that affect black Americans. Continued
"We must recognize there are some arbitrary issues that are present in the way we practice medicine and dole out health care ," Yancy tells WebMD. " It forces us to think very carefully about the very volatile issue of race and what race means. At the end of the day, all of us acknowledge that race is a very poor physiological construct. Race is a placeholder for something else. That something is less likely to be genetic. It is more likely to have to do with socioeconomics and political issues of bias as well as physiologic and genetic issues that go into that same bucket.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: There are health disparities. There are things that may have more sinister origins in institutionalized racism. But we as doctors need to spend more time recognizing these disparities and addressing them -- together with our patients -- on a very individual level." Black Americans and Lung Disease
A 2005 report from the American Lung Association shows that black Americans suffer far more lung disease than white Americans do. Some of the findings: Black Americans have more asthma than any racial or ethnic group in America. And blacks are 3 times more likely to die of asthma than whites. Black Americans are 3 times more likely to suffer sarcoidosis than white Americans. The lung-scarring disease is 16 times more deadly for blacks than for whites. Black American children are 3 times as likely as white American children to have sleep apnea.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: Black Americans have more asthma than any racial or ethnic group in America. And blacks are 3 times more likely to die of asthma than whites. Black Americans are 3 times more likely to suffer sarcoidosis than white Americans. The lung-scarring disease is 16 times more deadly for blacks than for whites. Black American children are 3 times as likely as white American children to have sleep apnea. Black American babies die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 2.5 times as often as white American babies. Black American men are 50% more likely to get lung cancer than white American men. Black Americans are half as likely to get flu and pneumonia vaccinations as white Americans. Continued
Why? "There are a couple of reasons," Graham says. "
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: Black American babies die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 2.5 times as often as white American babies. Black American men are 50% more likely to get lung cancer than white American men. Black Americans are half as likely to get flu and pneumonia vaccinations as white Americans. Continued
Why? "There are a couple of reasons," Graham says. " One is that 71% of African-Americans versus 58% of white Americans live in communities that violate federal air pollution standards. When we look at African-Americans in terms of demographic distribution, they are more likely to be located near, if not next to, transportation corridors, and to places where the air is drawn." Another reason is that a higher percentage of black Americans than white Americans live close to toxic waste dumps -- and to the factories that produce this waste. Genetic differences may also play a role. For example, it is clear that cigarette smoking causes lung disease.
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Why 7 Deadly Diseases Strike Blacks Most
Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.
Content: One is that 71% of African-Americans versus 58% of white Americans live in communities that violate federal air pollution standards. When we look at African-Americans in terms of demographic distribution, they are more likely to be located near, if not next to, transportation corridors, and to places where the air is drawn." Another reason is that a higher percentage of black Americans than white Americans live close to toxic waste dumps -- and to the factories that produce this waste. Genetic differences may also play a role. For example, it is clear that cigarette smoking causes lung disease. Cigarette smoking is declining faster among blacks than among whites -- but blacks still die of lung diseases more frequently than white Americans. This could be due to health care disparities -- blacks may get diagnosed later, when diseases are harder to treat -- but it could also be due to genetic susceptibility. "The environment is involved, and there is potential genetic susceptibility -- but we also have to talk about the fact that African-Americans' social and economic status lags behind that of Caucasians," Graham says. " And low socioeconomic status is linked to more disease." Continued
It's not a simple question of access to health care itself, but access to specialists.
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