Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
Water cabbage
A typical purified water system
Diversion of surface water
Water resources
Preserve Your Vitamins! Cook your vegetables in a small amount of water