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	<title>US Health Officials Closer to Origin of Salmonella Outbreak</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33566/u-s--health-officials-closer-to-origin-of-salmonella-outbreak.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. health officials said Wednesday they are zeroing in on a source for the recent outbreak of salmonella from contaminated tomatoes.

The question is where specifically did these tomatoes come from Dr. David Acheson associate commissio...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sleepy Driving Prevalent Among Collegians</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Driving while suffering from a lack of sleep may be a real problem for American college students a new report suggests.

Interviews with 263 students at the University of North Texas found that 17 percent of them fell asleep while driving ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33245/researchers-develop-stem-line-with-sickle-cell-mutation.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Using a faster and more efficient method of reprogramming adult stem cells to an embryonic stem celllike state Johns Hopkins researchers developed a human stem cell line containing the mutation associated with sickle cell anemia.

We hope...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Water Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Swimming is a great form of exercise but you and your loved ones need to be careful around water.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these water safety suggestions:

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<li>Children should always be supervised near any f...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The increasing use of waterpipes or  hookahs by U.S. college students could become a serious public health problem according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.

In hookahs tobacco is heated by charcoal and the smoke is cooled ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers Smoking Rates</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32773/training-student-leaders-cuts-peers--smoking-rates.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Training influential students to spread antismoking messages in their everyday conversations with peers helps reduce smoking rates according to a U.K. study. 

  The study included almost 11000 students ages 12 to 13 at 59 schools in we...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 18:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Report Slams US Food Safety System</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The current system that guarantees the safety of food in the United States is in a state of crisis a new report finds.

Gaps in the food safety system include outofdate laws poor use of resources and inconsistencies among agencies prote...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Clinical Symptoms Enough to Switch Drug Regimens for HIV Patients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32351/clinical-symptoms-enough-to-switch-drug-regimens-for-hiv-patients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Decisions on switching to a secondline series of drugs for HIV/AIDS patients who are failing the firstline regimen are often made on the basis of sophisticated and expensive lab tests.

But a new study shows that survival is only slightly ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip After Your Medical Appointment</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Taking in all of the information and instructions at the doctors office can be overwhelming. Its important to review everything once you get home to be sure you understand what was discussed.

Here are suggestions from the American Academy...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Tornado Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you live in an area thats prone to tornadoes you should know how to prepare for these destructive storms.

Here are suggestions to help you stay safe courtesy of the National Center for Atmospheric Research:

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<li>Head to a ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Boston Trial to Test New HIVAIDS Vaccine</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32035/boston-trial-to-test-new-hiv-aids-vaccine.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new HIV/AIDS vaccine designed to overcome the problem of preexisting immunity to common vaccine vectors is being tested in an early clinical trial at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston.

Preexisting immunity is believed to be a major p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>BetterEducated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31798/better-educated-smokers-more-likely-to-quit-after-seeing-ads.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[TV ads that promote quitting smoking are more likely to have an impact on bettereducated smokers while warnings about the dangers of secondhand smoke have a similar effect on people of all educational levels says a University of Wisconsin study. <...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Restrictive prescription drug policies can cause schizophrenia patients to stop taking their medications a Harvard Medical School study suggests.

Researchers looked at Medicare beneficiaries with schizophrenia in Maine before during and a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Biomarker May Signal HIV Progression</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Researchers at Temple University think they may have found a blood marker that denotes the progression of the virus that causes AIDS.

The researchers found an increase in the CD163/CD16 monocyte subset may coincide with the advancement of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sharp Rise in US Hepatitis CRelated Deaths</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hepatitis Crelated deaths in the United States have increased 123 percent in a decade with mortality rates showing the most significant rise among middleaged patients according to new findings.

The increases occur from 1995 through 2004...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Biologists Discover How Dengue Virus Matures</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31590/biologists-discover-how-dengue-virus-matures.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The way dengue virus matures and becomes infectious has been determined by biologists at Purdue University in Indiana.

The dengue virus which is spread by mosquitoes infects more than 50 million people a year and kills about 24000 prima...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Drugs Approved Under Deadline More Likely to Run Into Trouble Later</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31570/drugs-approved-under-deadline-more-likely-to-run-into-trouble-later.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New research shows that drugs that are approved quickly to meet mandated deadlines are more likely to run into trouble down the line <i>after</i> they are in millions of Americans medicine cabinets than drugs that receive more deliberation before ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Sports Safety for Kids</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[ HealthDay News  Kids need to take special care to prevent injuries to growing bones and muscles while playing sports.

Here are safety guidelines for kids courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

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<li>Prepar...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Poison Prevention Tips to Protect the Most Vulnerable</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31461/poison-prevention-tips-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[To mark National Poison Prevention Week which concludes Saturday the Soap and Detergent Association offers a home safety checklist for parents with young children.

Parents and caregivers should:<ul>

<li>Install childsafety locks o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip The ABCs of School Bus Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31413/health-tip--the-abcs-of-school-bus-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its important to teach your child basic safety rules to be followed when boarding or exiting a school bus.

Here are suggestions courtesy of the U.S. National Safety Council:

<ul>
<li>Always wait on a sidewalk until the bus comes t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Safe Snow Shoveling</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[ HealthDay News  Along with winter weather comes the possibility of shoveling heavy snow.

Here are some snow shoveling suggestions courtesy of the National Safety Council:

<ul>
<li>People who have had a heart attack or who have...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Disabled Cite Need to Improve Wireless Devices</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30995/disabled-cite-need-to-improve-wireless-devices.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The use and importance of cell phones and other wireless devices in the daily lives of disabled people is increasing but some disabled users say theres a need for improved functionality of these aids.

Thats acccording to to a U.S. survey...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30910/hiv-drug-in-microbicide-gel-safe-for-daily-use.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A vaginal microbicide gel that contains the antiretroviral drug tenofovir is safe for HIVnegative women to use every day according to a sixmonth study of 200 women in India and the United States.

This study by researchers at the U.S. Na...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italys Public Smoking Ban</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30670/acute-coronary-events-drop-after-italy-s-public-smoking-ban.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The number of acute coronary events dropped significantly among adults in Rome after Italy banned smoking in public places in 2005 a new report shows.

Researchers in the Italian capital found an 11.2 percent reduction of acute coronary eve...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:05:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Radon Gas More Deadly Than Carbon Monoxide Poisoning</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30261/radon-gas-more-deadly-than-carbon-monoxide-poisoning.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Radon an invisible radioactive gas that seeps into homes through foundation cracks causes 100 times more deaths than carbon monoxide poisoning says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

To heighten awareness of that potential danger...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>U S Food Safety  Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Although the food industry and the government bear much of the burden for keeping the nations food supply safe there are preventive measures that you can take at home.

 Here are some commonsense precautions:

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<li>Make sure ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety Solutions at a Glance</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Theres no shortage of proposed solutions for filling the safety gaps in the U.S. food system.

Many suggestions focus on the oftstated reforms of establishing one federal superagency to monitor food safety; beefing up the overworked U.S....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety A Shopping List of Solutions</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[With every new recall of yet another staple of the American diet demands for a solution to the food safety problem  are becoming more strident. 

The proposals for fixes range from reconstructing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration into a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Study Finds Doctors Not Reporting Medical Mistakes</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29998/study-finds-doctors-not-reporting-medical-mistakes.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Almost twothirds of doctors say they are willing to report medical errors but many of them just dont do it a new study finds.

The most important message seems to be that there is a gap between physicians desire to report errors to imp...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety Foodborne Illnesses a  Menu for  Disaster</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29983/u-s--food-safety--foodborne-illnesses-a--menu-for--disaster.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Foodborne illness can strike at any time and be caused by any number of different pathogens. Here is a rundown of the most common bacterial offenders and what you can do to protect yourself:

<b><i>E. COLI 0157:H7</i></b>

There ar...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety The Import Alarm Keeps Sounding</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29982/u-s--food-safety--the-import-alarm-keeps-sounding.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[One Sunday after church Rich Miller headed to a local ChiChis restaurant in Beaver Pa.  where he dipped into the house salsa that came with the meal.
 
That simple act in 2003 changed his life forever. What Miller didnt know was that i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Use a ChildSafety Gate</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29952/health-tip--use-a-child-safety-gate.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Safety gates are an important way to prevent injuries among children in the home.

Here are guidelines for how to choose a safety gate courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

<ul>
<li>Choose a gate that is securely mo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Cell Phone Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29951/health-tip--cell-phone-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Cell phone use is a common cause of accidents while driving. In some states its illegal for a driver to use a cell phone without a handsfree device.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department offers these...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety A Grocery List of Tainted Products</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29950/u-s--food-safety--a-grocery-list-of-tainted-products.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In a little less than a year and a half the list of tainted foods has become as varied as it is long.

And the impact on people is stark:

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<li>An E. coli bacteria outbreak in bagged fresh spinach grown in California by Natural...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Food Safety HomeGrown Problems Abound</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29949/u-s--food-safety--home-grown-problems-abound.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[More than ever before Americans are worried about the safety of the food they put in their mouths  and with good reason.

In little less than a year and a half the nationwide recalls of tainted products have formed their own peculiar foo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>HighTech Device Cuts Errors in Mixing Meds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29930/high-tech-device-cuts-errors-in-mixing-meds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A tabletop device proved flawless in identifying the proper formulations of seven intravenous drugs and helped avert five potentially serious medication errors during an 18month test.

Results of the tests conducted at C.S. Mott Children...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  To prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide  a colorless odorless gas  its important to take precautions at home.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers these safety recommendations:

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<li>Have you...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Cosmetics Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Some cosmetic products can cause irritation rashes or even infections especially if shared with others.

Here are some suggestions to prevent problems from using cosmetics courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and H...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 Jan 2008 09:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Older adults should take additional precautions to preserve their health and safety during winter according to the American Geriatric Societys Foundation for Health in Aging.

The foundation has released a checklist of safety steps seniors...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Gain a Foothold on Winter Walking Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Staying on your feet in the snow slush and ice of winter requires special walking tactics health and safety experts say.

You can never be too careful particularly since we havent had this type of weather in quite awhile Dr. Ronald Gr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Put Safety First During Winter Fun</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29659/put-safety-first-during-winter-fun.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Winter sports provide kids with great exercise and fun but proper safety measures are needed to prevent injuries say pediatric trauma experts.

We see a startling number of injuries among children from sledding accidents to snowmobile cr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:05:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Holiday Decorating Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29593/health-tip--holiday-decorating-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Many people celebrate the holidays with trees lights ornaments and other decorations that may pose safety issues.

Here are suggestions to stay safe and festive courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:</...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Give Yourself  the Gift of Sleep for the Holidays</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29580/give-yourself--the-gift-of-sleep-for-the-holidays.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Many people sacrifice sleep in order to complete all their shopping decorating cooking and other holiday preparations. But a lack of sleep can reduce your ability to enjoy the season warns Dr. Alejandro D. Chediak president of the American Academ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Newer Sedative Might Help Patients on Ventilators</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29327/newer-sedative-might-help-patients-on-ventilators.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Doctors routinely use sedatives on patients who are hooked up to mechanical ventilators in intensive care units but some experts worry that too much sedation might slow down recovery and leave patients in an unnecessary fog.

Now researche...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>More Young Americans Are Contracting HIV</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29114/more-young-americans-are-contracting-hiv.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the 26 years since scientists first spotted AIDS in America millions of dollars have been poured into outreach efforts aimed at keeping young people clear of HIV the virus that causes the disease.

But on the eve of World AIDS Day a di...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Stay Safe in the Kitchen</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Many a safety hazard or potential foodborne illness has its origin in the kitchen.

Here are suggestions to help keep you safe in the kitchen courtesy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension:

<ul>
<li>To ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:05:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Rules on Patients Medical Data Hampering Research</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28319/rules-on-patients--medical-data-hampering-research.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Regulators may be going too far in their efforts to protect human research subjects a new survey of research scientists suggests.

Twothirds of doctors recently surveyed said that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HI...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Seeks Food Recall Authority</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27905/fda-seeks-food-recall-authority.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Rocked by recent U.S. outbreaks of illness linked to domestic and imported foods the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA will ask Congress to give it the authority to force food manufacturers and distributors to recall hazardous foods FDA offic...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Experts Propose Rules to Rate Hospitals Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27896/experts-propose-rules-to-rate-hospitals--safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Standard guidelines to be used as hospital safety rating tools have been proposed by a team of Johns Hopkins experts who said the guidelines could help do away with misleading safety comparisons and help improve patient safety. 

Hospitals...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 16:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Prepare Food  Carefully</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27515/health-tip--prepare-food--carefully.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Food poisoning with common symptoms such as diarrhea vomiting and severe abdominal cramping can be avoided with a few simple precautions.

Here are suggestions on how to reduce your risk of eating contaminated food cou...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Happy Halloween Means Safety First</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27272/a-happy-halloween-means-safety-first.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Halloween costume? Check.

Goody bag? Check.

A head full of safety tips? Safety tips?

<i>Yes safety tips</i>.

Before letting your little trickortreater loose this Halloween make sure he or she is armed with ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eye on Safety Makes Halloween Less Scary</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/26934/eye-on-safety-makes-halloween-less-scary.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Some simple safety measures can help ensure that Halloween is a treat for both children and adults according to experts at  Prevent Blindness America a nonprofit organization based in Chicago.

We can keep Halloween safe for everyone by t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:05:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Concerns Rise Over US Food Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In the last week:

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<li>Topps which billed itself as the leading U.S. maker of frozen hamburger patties declared bankruptcy after the company recalled 22 million pounds of beef due to <i>E. coli</i> contamination.</li>

<li>Sams Clu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:05:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Wash Fruits and Vegetables</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25502/health-tip--wash-fruits-and-vegetables.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  While its important to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables each day its also crucial to wash them before eating.
Here are some guidelines courtesy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension:
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<li>W...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:05:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americans Confused About FDA and Drug Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Although millions of Americans depend on prescription medicines for health many are confused and distrustful of governments role in keeping those medicines safe a new survey finds.

In fact many of those polled said they didnt understan...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Safety at the Salon</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24442/health-tip--safety-at-the-salon.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Salons that dont follow proper safety procedures may pass along infections to customers who get  manicures or pedicures.

Before you get too comfy in a salon chair consider these suggestions from the International Pedicure Association:...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Smoking in Movies May Put Teens at Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24213/smoking-in-movies-may-put-teens-at-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Teens imitate more than just the clothes and mannerisms of movie stars  they are also more likely to begin smoking if they see smoking in the movies a U.S. study finds.

Publishing in the September issue of <i>Archives of Pediatrics amp;...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Prevent Cooking Fires</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23839/health-tip--prevent-cooking-fires.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Kitchen stoves are a common source of fires in the home.

Here are guidelines to help prevent fires in the kitchen courtesy of New Yorks Department of State:

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<li>Never place dishrags pot holders or towels on or near a burner....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Bush Creates Panel to Oversee Imported Foods</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21629/bush-creates-panel-to-oversee-imported-foods.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Responding to growing concerns about the safety of the U.S. food supply and unregulated imports President Bush on Wednesday created a highlevel panel to suggest steps to safeguard food and other products shipped into the country.

The pane...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Fire Safety Suggestions</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21609/health-tip--fire-safety-suggestions.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A few easy precautions can reduce the risk of a house fire. If the worst happens and a fire does break out a wellrehearsed escape plan can help prevent injuries and death.

Here are some fire safety suggestions courtesy of the American Ac...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Congressional Panel Faults FDA on Food Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21579/congressional-panel-faults-fda-on-food-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations ability of ensure the safety of food in America is minimal investigators warned a Congressional committee on Tuesday.

Food importers have found ways to avoid federal oversight of the products they ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Congress Moves Closer to DrugSafety Bill</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21399/congress-moves-closer-to-drug-safety-bill.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Following recent drugsafety scandals including the 2004 Vioxx withdrawal the U.S. House of Representatives has voted in favor of giving health officials more resources to do their job.

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act PDUFA gives the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Protect Your Pets From Fireworks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20944/protect-your-pets-from-fireworks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Safe family fun on the Fourth of July means remembering the safety of pets too especially when it comes to noisy fireworks displays.

Owners need to use common sense when letting their pet join in the festivities Lorraine Corriveau wel...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>TV Program Tripled Calls to Smoking Quitline</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20718/tv-program-tripled-calls-to-smoking-quitline.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Promotion of a smoking cessation hotline in the wake of news of anchor Peter Jennings death more than tripled the number of calls to the hotline a new study found. 

According to Erik Augustson a behavioral scientist with the National Can...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Issues New Dietary Supplement Safety Rules</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20313/fda-issues-new-dietary-supplement-safety-rules.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[After years of pressure from consumer advocates to do so the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is tightening up its oversight of dietary supplements.

In a Friday teleconference FDA officials said firms that make vitamins herbals ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Study Compares Teen Driver Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20312/study-compares-teen-driver-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[While children riding in cars driven by teens are twice as likely to be injured in a crash as children in cars driven by adults the risk of injury is 40 percent lower if the teen driver happens to be an older brother or sister a new study finds.</p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:05:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Safe Summer Means More Fun for Kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19937/a-safe-summer-means-more-fun-for-kids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Following simple safety rules can help protect children from injury while theyre having fun this summer say experts from Safe Kids East Central and the Medical College of Georgias Childrens Medical Center. 

Here are some safety guidelin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Overworked Medical Interns a Danger to Patients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19929/overworked-medical-interns-a-danger-to-patients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Extended work shifts pose a threat to the health and safety of medical interns and the patients they treat according to a U.S. study of more than 2700 interns.

The interns took part in a nationwide Internet survey and completed more than ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:05:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Keeping Kids Safe</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19701/health-tip--keeping-kids-safe.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Young children can turn a typical home into a house full of  potential safety hazards.

Here are suggestions from the American Academy of Family Physicians on how to keep kids safe at home:

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<li>Dont leave plastic bags or deflat...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lack of Sleep Hinders Airport Security Checks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19512/lack-of-sleep-hinders-airport-security-checks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A lack of sleep may affect airport baggage screeners diligence and compromise passenger safety suggests a study by a researcher at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston. 

Dr. Nayantara Santhi studied 31 healthy people who were kept awake...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:06:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Thunderstorm Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19406/health-tip--thunderstorm-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms can be dangerous if youre caught outside but they can pose dangers inside the home too.

Follow these safety suggestions to prevent injury during a thunderstorm courtesy of the Association of Volunteer Emergency Response Te...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:08:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Blood Clot  Screening Program  Is Expanded</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19393/blood-clot--screening-program--is-expanded.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Organizers have expanded and updated a free national screening program to assess Americans  risk for dangerous blood clots in the legs that can travel to the heart and lungs. 

The National Venous Screening Program has grown from 17 to 158 ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 9 Jun 2007 09:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>EMedical Records No Shortcut to Good Diabetes Care</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19239/e-medical-records-no-shortcut-to-good-diabetes-care.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Electronic medical record systems are no guarantee that diabetes patients will get better care a new study finds. 

When used in a primarycare setting having an electronic medical record is not sufficient for insuring the quality of diab...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 16:11:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Playground Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/18803/health-tip--playground-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Before your child visits a new playground parents should inspect the facility to be sure its safe.

To help protect your child from injury the National Program for Playground Safety offers these guidelines:

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<li>Make sure that...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:06:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Air Bags Dangerous for Tall Small People Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17410/air-bags-dangerous-for-tall--small-people--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Short people and tall people can receive serious injuries from air bags a new study found.

This is the first time that there is proof to substantiate the concern about smallstature occupants and it is the first time that there has been ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 23:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pool Safety Tips Keep Everyones Head  Above Water</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17122/pool-safety-tips-keep-everyone-s-head--above-water.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Drowning is the second leading cause of death among American children ages 14 and younger but a few simple measures can greatly reduce the risk of such tragedies experts say.

Every year about 760 children in that age group die from accid...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 19:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>MelamineTainted Fish Feed  Recalled in US and Canada</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16988/melamine-tainted-fish-feed--recalled-in-u-s--and-canada.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Canadian distributor of melaminetainted fish food has recalled the feed from 198 U.S. fish farms and hatcheries and 57 Canadian fish farms and hatcheries U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 23:01:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>MelamineTainted Fish Meal  Recalled in US and Canada</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16935/melamine-tainted-fish-meal--recalled-in-u-s--and-canada.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Canadian distributor of melaminetainted fish food has recalled the feed from 198 U.S. fish farms and hatcheries and 57 Canadian fish farms and hatcheries U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 19:01:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for  Anemia Drugs</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16934/fda-panel-urges-stronger-warnings-for--anemia-drugs.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday called for new warnings and additional safety studies on anemia drugs commonly used to treat patients undergoing kidney dialysis or chemotherapy.

These medications have been the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 19:01:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Assures Consumers of Pork Safety in Pet Food Recall</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16073/u-s--assures-consumers-of-pork-safety-in-pet-food-recall.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. health officials continued to reassure American consumers that pork products from hogs fed contaminated pet food were safe even as reports surfaced that China has routinely added the contaminant melamine to its exported animal food supplements....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:01:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Returning to the Road Can Be a Long Haul</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15728/returning-to-the-road-can-be-a-long-haul.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Two years ago Daniel Strones car crashed through a mountain embankment at almost 100 miles per hour.

Strones was not wearing a seat belt at the time and was in a coma for three weeks after the accident. When he came out of it he had bala...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip When to get a Physical Exam</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15539/health-tip--when-to-get-a-physical-exam.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Regular checkups and physical exams are an important way to maintain good health and keep any diseases or conditions you have in check.

Even if youre young and healthy regular physicals are a good idea. Here are a few tips from the Unive...]]></description>
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	<title>ETags Could Prevent Surgical Errors</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15503/e-tags-could-prevent-surgical-errors.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Pittsburgh company says its developed a new way to prevent doctors from leaving surgical sponges inside patients: by embedding radio frequencyequipped tags inside the sponges. 

According to company officials surgeons or nurses could wa...]]></description>
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	<title>Food Safety Tips Make Picnics Perfect</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15487/food-safety-tips-make-picnics-perfect.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Ants arent the only enemies of fun summer picnics  foodborne illness can ruin the day too.

But experts at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville have three simple rules for keeping <i>al fresco</i> dining worryfree: keep hot foods ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Fireworks Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15354/health-tip--fireworks-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Although fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate the July 4th holiday they can also lead to serious injuries if proper precautions arent followed. If you decide to set off your own fireworks this holiday here are a few safety tips courtesy o...]]></description>
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	<title>Think Safety First on the Fourth</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15345/think-safety-first-on-the-fourth.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its a childhood memory shared by many in America  gathering with friends and family to shoot off storebought fireworks in celebration of the nations independence.

But while the pungent scent of spent gunpowder and the shrieking sound o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Keep Your Eyes on the Prize Protection</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15260/keep-your-eyes-on-the-prize--protection.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With summer here the American Academy of Ophthalmology AAO is offering some simple safety tips to protect your eyes.

Each year more than one million eye injuries occur in the United States 90 percent of which are preventable with safet...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Eaten Bad Food</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15222/health-tip--eaten-bad-food-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Food poisoning  often occurs after eating a meal in a large social setting like a picnic cookout or cafeteria. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine  foods in these settings are often prepared early and can be left unrefrigerated for ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Topical Antiseptic Cuts Chances of Pneumonia</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15171/topical-antiseptic-cuts-chances-of-pneumonia.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Application of an antiseptic paste inside the cheeks of critically ill patients on ventilators reduces the chances of contracting pneumonia a new Dutch study finds. 

Pneumonia linked to ventilator usage in patients is the second mostcommo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Safety Seats Get Nod Over Belt Use Alone</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15053/safety-seats-get-nod-over-belt-use-alone.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The use of a child safety seat  compared to the use of seat belts only  reduces a childs risk of death in a car accident by 21 percent a new study shows.

The U.S. study examined car crash data to determine if there was a difference in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Safety of External Defibrillators Examined</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14849/safety-of-external-defibrillators-examined.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[More than one in five external defibrillators which are often placed in public places to revive heart attack victims in emergencies were recalled because of potential malfunctions new research shows.

The data based on 10 years of U.S. F...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WellRested Docs Mean Better Care For Patients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14788/well-rested-docs-mean-better-care-for-patients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Hospital resident doctors who worked fewer hours provided better care for their heart patients a new study finds.

The findings appear to support new restrictions on U.S. medical residents work hours implemented since 2003.

Docto...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lesson From Katrina  A Crippled HealthCare System</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14719/lesson-from-katrina---a-crippled-health-care-system.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Dr. Floyd Buras remembers the day the mayor of New Orleans finally let him visit his office on the corner of Robert E. Lee Boulevard and Franklin Avenue a full two weeks after Hurricane Katrina had landed. 

The building had been sitting in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Swimming Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14717/health-tip--swimming-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Swimming is a perfect way to spend a summer day and a great way to exercise. But accidents can happen and teaching your children to swim properly is an important way to prevent them.

Here are some suggestions to keep your children safe c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Nurses Give Surgeons Poor Grades on Teamwork in OR</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14703/nurses-give-surgeons-poor-grades-on-teamwork-in-or.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Imagine going under the knife of a surgeon who intimidates the anesthesiologist and marginalizes his nursing team. What happens if your doctor makes a mistake and the scrub nurse who witnessed the error is afraid to speak up?

It takes team...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Radiation Dose During Routine Scans Could Be Lowered</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14702/radiation-dose-during-routine-scans-could-be-lowered.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its possible to reduce radiation dose by as much as 88 percent when conducting common interventional radiology procedures  such as CTguided biopsy needle aspiration or catheter placement  without sacrificing safety or effectiveness U.S. rese...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Repeat After Me Simple Change Cuts Medical Errors</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14639/repeat-after-me--simple-change-cuts-medical-errors.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A simple change in the way doctors verbal medical orders are entered into a computerized physician orderentry system reduced errors to zero a new study found.

 By simply having the resident read back the order before he or she entered i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Infant Safety Devices Underused</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14633/infant-safety-devices-underused.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Parents use safety devices such as baby gates and bath thermometers less than 25 percent of the time and doctors are partly to blame a new study finds.

To prevent unnecessary trips to the emergency room primarycare providers should tho...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Keep Food Longer During  a Blackout</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14574/health-tip--keep-food-longer-during--a-blackout.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the event of a power outage how do you know how long the food in your fridge will remain safe to eat?

The answer depends on the food. But when in doubt throw it out says the City of Kingston in Ontario.

Here are some steps t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:29:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Newly Released Data Stirs Naproxen Debate</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14512/newly-released-data-stirs-naproxen-debate.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Justreleased data from a trial that was stopped early in 2004 for safety reasons is reigniting debate on the safety of two popular painkillers.

The trial suggested the overthecounter painkiller Aleve boosted heart risks while another c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:29:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Pedestrian Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14393/health-tip--pedestrian-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[While taking a long brisk walk is great exercise youll need to pay extra attention if youre walking along congested streets.

Here are some tips for pedestrians courtesy of the New Jersey Division of 
Highway Safety:

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<li>O...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Fireplace Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14362/health-tip--fireplace-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fireplaces wood stoves and space heaters may help keep you warm in winter but they can also pose fire and smoke hazards. Here are suggestions when using these appliances courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health:

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<li>Always k...]]></description>
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	<title>Turning Back the Clock Creates Drowsy Drivers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14274/turning-back-the-clock-creates-drowsy-drivers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[After Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks are set back an hour on Sunday morning there may be more drowsy drivers on roads and highways across the United States for the following few weeks warns the National Road Safety Foundation NRSF....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Home Medication Use Sends 700000 to ER Annually</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14145/home-medication-use-sends-700-000-to-er-annually.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[TUESDAY Oct. 17 HealthDay News While many people take their medications without a problem as many as 700000 Americans wind up in the emergency room each year because of adverse reactions to drugs theyve taken with 117000 of those people hos...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food Safety Ultimately Rests With the Consumer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14067/food-safety-ultimately-rests-with-the-consumer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[American consumers have been confronted with a veritable conveyor belt of foodsafety concerns in recent weeks. 

Despite headlines covering everything from tainted spinach to contaminated carrot juice health experts dont think these devel...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Car Safety Improvements May Not Be Working</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14022/car-safety-improvements-may-not-be-working.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Airbags and antilock brakes may not reduce rates of traffic accidents or injuries because they encourage more aggressive driving a U.S. study suggests.

Our findings suggest that the offset hypothesis is occurring and that it is sufficie...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Calif Growers Must Improve Food Safety Officials Stress</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13935/calif--growers-must-improve-food-safety--officials-stress.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[California health officials said Thursday that they still hoped to locate the source of the <i>E. coli</i> spinach contamination that has sickened at least 187 people in 26 states killing one.

And the officials stressed the states farme...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Child Drug Safety Data Not Reaching Doctors</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13731/child-drug-safety-data-not-reaching-doctors.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of common drugs may not be safe for children but this information may not be reaching physicians a new study finds. 

A congressionally mandated program known as pediatric exclusivity allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>No Clear Pattern of Illness Among Vets of First Gulf War</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13727/no-clear-pattern-of-illness-among-vets-of-first-gulf-war.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A U.S. Institute of Medicine review of 850 studies finds no consistent pattern of illness among veterans of the first Gulf War although some studies do suggest these veterans might be at heightened risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS and br...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Putting Out a Grease Fire</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13720/health-tip--putting-out-a-grease-fire.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A grease fire can 
quickly ignite in the kitchen and spread to other parts of the home especially when someones forgotten that theres something cooking on the stove.

If a grease fire starts in your kitchen the U.S. Department of Energy...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Again Fines Red Cross Over Blood Collection Practices</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13700/fda-again-fines-red-cross-over-blood-collection-practices.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Levying the largest fine to date the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has slapped the American Red Cross once again for failure to comply with safe blood collection techniques.

The Red Cross ARC which gathers 45 percent of the nations...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Keep Your Child Safe on the Bus</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13637/health-tip--keep-your-child-safe-on-the-bus.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most school systems have safety rules and regulations to help prevent busrelated accidents on the way to or from school.

When accidents do happen most occur while children are waiting entering or exiting the bus. Here are some suggestion...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Teens Injured on Job Highlight Safety Lapses</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13565/teens-injured-on-job-highlight-safety-lapses.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A study of nearly 7000 American teens found that more than half of them have jobs and that 514 of them had been injured at work which indicates that workrelated injuries among youth are a serious health issue researchers say.

Of the inj...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Lifting Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13558/health-tip--lifting-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Back injuries often are caused by lifting or moving heavy objects. Muscle strain or sprain can occur by lifting an object thats too heavy or by lifting improperly. Here are a few tips on how to safely lift heavy objects courtesy of the American Ac...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Molecules Show Promise as  Cocktail Against  Bioweapons</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13365/molecules-show-promise-as---cocktail--against--bioweapons.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Scientists have pinpointed two molecules that show promise against potential bioweapon toxins and could help fill a gap in the United States bioterrorism defenses. 

These molecules appear to be effective against neurotoxins produced by <i>...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>US Cigarette Pack Warnings Ineffective Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13317/u-s--cigarette-pack-warnings-ineffective--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cigarette pack warning labels with prominent text and graphic pictures of smoking damage are most effective at changing smokers behavior says a study that looked at warning labels in four countries. 

The study found that health warnings o...]]></description>
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	<title>FDA to Monitor PostMarket Drug Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13242/fda-to-monitor-post-market-drug-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In an apparent attempt to address growing criticism of its operations the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled a set of initiatives Tuesday that are intended to bolster the countrys health safety net. 

The recommendations include a ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Produce May Harbor Pesticides</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13153/health-tip--produce-may-harbor-pesticides.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fruits and vegetables often are sprayed with pesticides to ward off bugs.

Here are suggestions on how to avoid these chemicals courtesy of 
Brigham and Womens Hospital:

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<li>Choose organic fruits and vegetables which by def...]]></description>
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	<title>Winter  Skin Care Tips Soften Seasons Bite</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13138/winter--skin-care-tips-soften-season-s-bite.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[During winter cold temperatures biting winds low humidity and indoor heating can cause dry itchy cracked skin and chapped lips and exacerbate conditions such as eczema psoriasis and seborrhea. 

But there are some simple steps you can ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Use Smoke Detectors Correctly</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13063/health-tip--use-smoke-detectors-correctly.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Smoke detectors can prevent damage to your home and serious injury to you and your loved ones  as long as the detectors are installed and maintained properly.

The Arlington Va. Fire Department offers these suggestions to keep your smoke...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Alerts Pharmaceutical Companies to Potentially Faulty Testing</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13022/fda-alerts-pharmaceutical-companies-to-potentially-faulty-testing.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. officials are notifying pharmaceutical companies about more than 1100 generic and brandname drugs that might have been approved or are awaiting approval based on faulty testing.

In letters sent Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Admin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip If Someone is Struck by Lightning</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12896/health-tip--if-someone-is-struck-by-lightning.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If you see someone who has been struck by lightning here are suggestions on what to do courtesy of the American Red Cross:

<ul>
<li>Call 911 immediately.</li>
<li>It is safe to touch the person as they cannot transfer lightning or its ele...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Put Family Safety at Top of Holiday Wish List</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12838/put-family-safety-at-top-of-holiday-wish-list.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season dont forget about family safety. 

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta offers the following tips for preventing holiday injuries: 
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<li>Match children with ageappropriate toys and...]]></description>
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	<title>A Checklist for Avoiding Common Holiday Dangers</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[It may not be glitzy or exciting but safety is one of the best gifts you can give your children and the rest of your family this holiday season. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following safety tips: 

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<li>When...]]></description>
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	<title>For Holiday Toys Think Safety First</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[As the holiday shopping season ticks down to a final few days many parents are scrambling to get their hands on the hot toys of 2006.

For some moms and dads eager to please the Holy Grail is the Nintendo Wii the markets newest video gam...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Trim Your Tree With Care</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[While decorating for the holiday season keep in mind that a live tree electric lights and some ornaments can pose safety hazards.

Here are suggestions from the National Safety Council on how to enjoy a safe holiday:

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<li>Redu...]]></description>
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	<title>Safety Tips for Cooks Preparing the Holiday Table</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[When youre entertaining guests this holiday season remember the twohour rule to help prevent foodborne illnesses. 

Two hours is really about as long as any kind of food needs to be setting out. After that it should be refrigerated L...]]></description>
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	<title>US Panels Begin Hearings on Antibiotics Safety</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The manufacturer of the controversial antibiotic Ketek defended its safety while U.S. health officials defended its approval as two days of safety hearings got underway Thursday. 

In testimony before two U.S. Food and Drug Administration a...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Ice Skating Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12689/health-tip--ice-skating-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is a fun winter activity but it can lead to injury. To help protect yourself on the ice follow these suggestions from Safe Kids USA:

<ul>
<li>Never skate without a helmet especially if playing hockey.</li>
<li>Wear protective ...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Getting a Second Opinion</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12688/health-tip--getting-a-second-opinion.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youve been diagnosed with a specific disease or health condition you may be wondering if its wise to consult another doctor for a second opinion. The Washington University School of Medicine offers these suggestions on when a second opinion is ...]]></description>
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	<title>Coated Stents Should Stay on Market US Advisers Say</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12681/coated-stents-should-stay-on-market--u-s--advisers-say.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the face of incomplete evidence on the safety of drugcoated stents in the real world a panel of U.S. heart experts said Friday that the devices should stay on the market but with certain caveats.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Stay Healthy During Winter</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12609/health-tip--stay-healthy-during-winter.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Winter weather brings a host of opportunities for illness or injury. Here are some suggestions on how to stay healthy this winter courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health:

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<li>Dress warmly whenever you head outside in extremely...]]></description>
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	<title>Choosing Safe Christmas Toys Isnt Childs Play</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dont toy with your childs safety this Christmas.

When picking toys be sure to consider the youngsters age interests and skill levels said Dr. Michael Gittelman an emergency medicine physician at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Top Scientific Journal Ponders Tighter Publishing Guidelines</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[An independent committee has recommended that one of the worlds leading scientific journals tighten its publishing guidelines a year after one of the biggest hoaxes in modern science appeared in the pages of the journal.

At the same time ...]]></description>
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	<title>Parkinsons May Lower Driving Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12538/parkinson-s-may-lower-driving-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People with Parkinsons disease are especially prone to making driving mistakes if theyre distracted while behind the wheel a U.S. study finds.

Clearly Parkinsons disease can affect the ability to drive and that effect grows as the di...]]></description>
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	<title>Edible Coatings May Boost Food Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12528/edible-coatings-may-boost-food-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A natural edible coating could help keep deadly <i>E. coli</i> bacteria and other nasty bugs away from fresh produce U.S. government scientists report.

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture say the new compounds reduce the ris...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Grill Safely</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12258/health-tip--grill-safely.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Gas and charcoal grills cause thousands of outdoor and structure fires each year. To prevent your grill from becoming a safety hazard follow these suggestions from the Home Safety Council:

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<li>Keep the area surrounding the grill free of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dipstick Test Detects Spoiled Food</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12246/dipstick-test-detects-spoiled-food.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Imagine using a dipstick test to find out if your food is spoiled.

If things work out as John Lavigne hopes it just might be possible.

Lavigne an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of South Car...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Medication Errors Common for Transplant Patients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12183/medication-errors-common-for-transplant-patients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Medication errors are common and often difficult to detect in patients receiving outpatient care after an organ transplant U.S. researchers find.

Reporting in the March issue of the journal <i>Archives of Surgery</i> a team at the Yale Un...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>HIVs Houdini Powers Examined</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12134/hiv-s-houdini-powers-examined.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Researchers report that theyve found more evidence of how the AIDS virus escapes the immune system.

While the findings could help in the development of an HIV vaccine they suggest that it will be far from simple to figure out how the viru...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Medical Errors Focus of New Campaign</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12105/medical-errors-focus-of-new-campaign.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. health officials have launched a national public service campaign to encourage adults to take a more proactive role in their health care and prevent medical errors.

The federal governments Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality A...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Announces New Safety Guidelines for FreshCut Produce</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12096/fda-announces-new-safety-guidelines-for-fresh-cut-produce.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In light of contaminated produce scares that have rattled American consumers since September U.S. health officials on Monday released a draft of proposed guidelines for commercial processing of freshcut vegetables and fruits.

The voluntar...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Medication Errors During Surgeries Particularly Dangerous</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12033/medication-errors-during-surgeries-particularly-dangerous.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Medication errors that occur during the course of a surgical procedure are three times more likely to harm a patient than errors committed during other types of hospital care a new report shows.

Some 5 percent of such errors resulted in ha...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Should Release More Drug Safety Data Experts</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12032/fda-should-release-more-drug-safety-data--experts.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Changes need to be made to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations policy regarding the confidentiality of drug safety data from clinical trials say researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston.
...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hepatitis B Drug Triggers HIV Drug Resistance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11963/hepatitis-b-drug-triggers-hiv-drug-resistance.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A commonly used hepatitis drug spurs resistance to HIV drugs in patients who are infected with both viruses Johns Hopkins researchers report.

Although many medications have this problem entecavir Baraclude was thought to be different.</...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hospital and Primary Care Docs Need to Talk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11952/hospital-and-primary-care-docs-need-to-talk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[There could be a potentially dangerous gap in communication between the doctor that treats you in the hospital and your primary care physician new research suggests. 

Direct communication between physicians who treated a patient in the hos...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Medical Visitors Students and Immigration Insurance </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5985/medical--visitors--students-and-immigration-insurance-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>squaremouth inc. launches Visitors Insurance  the latest in a long line of feature additions to the travel insurance site which now also allows visitors immigrants international students US Visa applicants and Visa holders to compa...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:32:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Nap a Day Makes the Doctor OK</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5935/nap-a-day-makes-the-doctor-ok.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Give emergency room doctors a nap and not only will they do a better job theyll also be nicer to you according to a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine.

The findings to be published in the November...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Nov 2006 17:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Advice for Safe Trick or Treating </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5895/advice-for-safe-trick-or-treating-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Keep trickortreaters scary and safe this Halloween with Consumer Reportsrsquo; CR tips for costuming pumpkin carving and protecting those little goblins who canrsquo;t wait to haunt the neighborhood in search of goodies and oth...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:47:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americans May be Relying Too Heavily on Sleeping Pills</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4820/americans-may-be-relying-too-heavily-on-sleeping-pills.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Americans with insomnia may be relying too heavily on sleeping pills instead of trying safer nondrug remedies according to a new report from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs which recommends that consumers who take sleeping pills do so for the shor...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:21:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Cars Middle Back Seat May Be Least Desirable but Its the Safest</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4786/a-cars-middle-back-seat-may-be-least-desirable-but-its-the-safest.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[University at Buffalo researchers studied all auto crashes involving a fatality in the U.S. between 2000 and 2003 where someone occupied the rear middleseat. They found that occupants of the back seat are 59 percent to 86 percent safer than...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fireworks Continue to Send Americans to the Emergency Room</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4775/fireworks-continue-to-send-americans-to-the-emergency-room.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Many Americans are already making plans on how to spend the upcoming Independence Day weekend. But no one plans to spend it in the emergency room of their local hospital. Yet thats what 6600 people did in 2004 due to accidents caused by fireworks...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:13:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pfizer Statement on Lipitor</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4725/pfizer-statement-on-lipitor.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Of particular note to patients the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have just published new treatment guidelines for patients at high risk for heart disease. These guidelines strongly support the use of statins...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:02:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Despite Understanding Risks Many US Adults Still Use Cell Phones While Driving</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4722/despite-understanding-risks-many-u-s--adults-still-use-cell-phones-while-driving.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time is dangerous and that it is safer to use a handsfree device to hold the cell phone a large majority of drivers with cell phones still talk on the cell phone and drive at the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:59:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Who Has the Keys to your Home</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4657/who-has-the-keys-to-your-home.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest ways to deter a potential home intruder is to keep your doors and windows locked at all times. But what can you do to safeguard your home if your house keys accidentally end up in the wrong hands? Thats a question that nearly two...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2006 10:45:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Use of Pesticides and Insecticides a Potentially Dangerous Mix</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4622/use-of-pesticides-and-insecticides-a-potentially-dangerous-mix.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The single most important thing to do is read the directions on the container says Dr. Rebeca Gracia a toxicologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and managing director of the North Texas Poison Center. Too many people ignore those directi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2006 09:52:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Wearing a Bike Helmet Sends You Down Right Path But Still be Careful</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4616/wearing-a-bike-helmet-sends-you-down-right-path-but-still-be-careful.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Warm weather means kids outside riding their bicycles. And while helmets are a good idea and may be the law in some communities people shouldnt assume that they protect against every kind of injury says Dr. Ramon DiazArrastia associate professor...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 15:24:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>300 Cosmetics and Body Care Companies Pledge to Make Safer Products</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3735/300-cosmetics-and-body-care-companies-pledge-to-make-safer-products.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that it had more than tripled the number of companies who have signed the Compact for the Global Production of Safe Health and Beauty Products in the past year signaling a shift toward healthier ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:35:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Spring Cleaning Rid Your Homes Old Medicines and Poisonous Products</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3707/spring-cleaning-rid-your-home-s-old-medicines-and-poisonous-products.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ Each year approximately 2.4 million people  more than half under age six  swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In fact U.S. poison control centers handle an average of one poison ex...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:10:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Barbecued Mythology  Its Overdone</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3653/barbecued-mythology--it-s-overdone.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Spring is only a few weeks away.Some look for crocuses or rosebuds but Im waiting for the appearance of the North American Killjoy. You see Im betting that before the 2006 vernal equinox occurs we will be hearingagainthat barbecued foodschick...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:49:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Launch of Louisvilles First Juvenile Arson Prevention Program</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3642/launch-of-louisvilles-first-juvenile-arson-prevention-program.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with National Burn Awareness Week University Hospitals Trauma Institute announces a new education outreach program targeted at preventing juvenile arson. Straight Talk is a hospitalbased program that brings together medical profes...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Neurofeedback therapy to treat ADHD</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3235/neurofeedback-therapy-to-treat-adhd.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center has introduced a Neurofeedback Therapy Program as part of a cuttingedge integrative medical approach for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD and other common brain/mood disorders ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Why All Season Tires May Not Be Best</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3092/why-all-season-tires-may-not-be-best.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[FourSeason FocusThe allseason tire was created to give drivers a level of traction throughout the entire year and to provide the convenience of avoiding a tire changeover. An allseason tire was intended only to provide adequate snow tract...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:37:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Automated CPR Device Significantly Improves Survival Over Mannual CPR</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3030/automated-cpr-device-significantly-improves-survival-over-mannual-cpr.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Survival rates of patients suffering a cardiac arrest dramatically improved when they were treated with an automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation device versus manual CPR prior to reaching the hospital according to an independent study at the Virgi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2005 09:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>What You Need To Know About Road Rage</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2261/what-you-need-to-know-about-road-rage.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[According to a recent survey by Farmers Insurance Group more than 10 percent of drivers admit they have intentionally cut off other drivers or have wanted to force them off the road during the past year. Fortunately there are are ways drivers can a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 08:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Keeping Kids From Getting Locked Out</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2260/keeping-kids-from-getting-locked-out.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Thats why experts say its important to talk to kids about what to do if they accidentally get locked out of the housebefore it actually happens. They offer these tips: Find A FriendChildren who are locked out should have a safe place to...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:45:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>CDC Announces New Initiative to Help High School Coaches</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2229/cdc-announces-new-initiative-to-help-high-school-coaches.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury TBI caused by a blow or jolt to the head that canrange from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. More than 300000 sportsand recreationrelated TBIs occur in the U...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Staying Clean and Sober</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2179/staying-clean-and-sober.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Larry Dossey M.D. author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things Reinventing Medicine and Healing WordsAddiction to alcohol and other drugs takes it toll on those suffering families and society as a whole. Nearly 14 million p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2005 10:48:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Motorists Claim Distractions Affect Their Driving</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2146/motorists-claim-distractions-affect-their-driving.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In a recent survey by Farmers Insurance Group of Companies more than 80 percent of drivers said they dont drive as well when they are subject to distractions.Eightythree percent acknowledged that its harder to concentrate on driving whil...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:52:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cool Ideas For Keeping Food Safer Fresher</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2145/cool-ideas-for-keeping-food-safer-fresher.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Here are a few easy guidelines people can follow to help keep the food they store fresher and safer longer. Keep cool. The refrigerator should be no higher than 40 degrees and the freezer should always be below 0 degrees.  Plan ahead...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Helping Your Teen Stay Safer Online</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1928/helping-your-teen-stay-safer-online.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately it may be someone whos up to no good. Of the 24 million children online one in five have received an online sexual solicitation according to a U.S. Department of Justice survey. Twothirds of these solicitations were aimed at tee...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:21:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fighting Back Against Spammers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1927/fighting-back-against-spammers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Good news for anyone who hates spam is that one enterprising company has come up with an old solution to this new problem. Currently 80 percent of email traffic is made up of spam and research suggests that despite efforts to block it that number ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:18:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Being Prepared For Thunder Lightning Or Rain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1926/being-prepared-for-thunder-lightning-or-rain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts seven to nine hurricanes during the coming season June 1 to November 30. Of those three to five will be major storms ranked Category 3 or higher on the SaffirSimpson scale o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:16:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Six Steps For Successful Pool Closing</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1923/six-steps-for-successful-pool-closing.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[BioGuard a leading manufacturer of pool and spa care products offers the following tips to ensure easy spring openings: Conduct a final pool water test. Visit a pool supply store to receive a quick computerized water analysis to ensure ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fire  Smoke Alarm Safety Tip</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1921/fire--smoke-alarm-safety-tip.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Smoke detectors first patented in 1902 have saved countless lives. Today the ionization smoke detector is the most commonly used. According to the American Nuclear Society this type of smoke detector is one of the many applications of research...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:53:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Untreated Juices May Pose Health Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1908/untreated-juices-may-pose-health-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[FDA continues to receive reports of serious outbreaks of foodborne illness that have been traced to drinking untreated juices. While most peoples immune systems can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness children the elderly and pe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>How to Prevent Toy Injuries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1840/how-to-prevent-toy-injuries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Claudia McCormick program director of the Duke Trauma Center said parents can help prevent toyrelated injuries by following simple safety guidelines beginning with shopping for the toy.Always read the warning label on the box before buy...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:53:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cold Weather Survival Tips For Drivers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1831/cold-weather-survival-tips-for-drivers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ Keep your vehicle serviced regularly and the gas tank at least half full at all times. Make sure all other fluids are topped off and check your windshield washer fluid frequently. Make sure your windshield wipers work well; they m...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:33:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Emergency Nurses Offer Holiday Safety Tips</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1830/emergency-nurses-offer-holiday-safety-tips.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The holiday season can be filled with many pleasurable activities although the hectic pace can sometimes be stressful. Holiday stress can result in people drinking too much overeating not getting enough sleep and generally failing to take care of ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tinted Glasses Without UV Protection Cause More Harm Than Wearing No Glasses</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1772/tinted-glasses-without-uv-protection-cause-more-harm-than-wearing-no-glasses.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Sunglasses arent just fashion accessories for the summer anymore. Theyre a necessary protection for your eyes. Most consumers know about the danger of sun exposure to the skin but many are unaware that the suns rays can damage the eyes. To correc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:21:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips for Holiday Fire Prevention</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1767/tips-for-holiday-fire-prevention.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The activity and excitement of the holidays tend to make people less careful when they should be more cautious. Dr. Roger Yurt Director and Robert Dembicki R.N. M.S. Patient Care Director of the Hearst Burn Center at NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:03:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Safety Tips For Winter Driving</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1696/safety-tips-for-winter-driving.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Below are 12 tips to help get you home safely this winter:  Keep an emergency kit on hand including: a flashlight blanket bag of sand or salt extra washer fluid a windshield scraper jumper cables tire chains or traction mats food an...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:55:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tie One On For Safety Campaign</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1695/tie-one-on-for-safety-campaign.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[To help ensure that the roadways are safer for family trips and holiday parties Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD is asking motorists to make a pledge to drive safe sober and buckled up by tying a Tie One On For Safety TOOFS red ribbon to a vi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:54:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hospitals Seek New Ways To Ensure Patient Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1619/hospitals-seek-new-ways-to-ensure-patient-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Theres good news about health and safety: Hospitals are prescribing new measures to minimize errors. In an effort to confront continuing growing concerns for patient safety hospitals are investing in training programs designed specifically to help ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:18:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips On Cat Proofing Your Home</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1577/tips-on-cat-proofing-your-home.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Keeping cats indoors is generally thought to be the best way to avoid serious injury. What most cat owners dont realize however is that indoor life is not totally riskfree. Just as one should childproof a home so too should a home be cat...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:09:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Do It Yourselfers Want To Play It Safe</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1561/do-it-yourselfers-want-to-play-it-safe.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Recently more than half of those who participated in a survey rated safety as more important than even the end result of a DIY project. That may explain why an overwhelming number of these respondents said they or a family member had worn s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Automatic Hand Sanitizer Stations For Offices  a Benefit During Cold and Flu Season</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1421/automatic-hand-sanitizer-stations-for-offices--a-benefit-during-cold-and-flu-season.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Best Sanitizers Inc. has developed the Healthy Office line of sanitizer products to enhance and improve employee health and well being in office environments. The products are designed to dramatically reduce germs on two key areas: hands and surface...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Aug 2005 12:59:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips To Avoid Making Your Car A Virtual Oven</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1289/tips-to-avoid-making-your-car-a-virtual-oven.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Recent tests conducted for Auto Expressions found that on an 89 F day air trapped inside your vehicle can heat up within minutes. In a parked car without a sunshade the dashboard heats up to 192 F high enough to cook a chicken and the stee...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2005 09:50:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cost Of Getting Lost Is Getting Higher</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1288/cost-of-getting-lost-is-getting-higher.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nearly 60 percent of drivers in the U.S. get lost a few times a year according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Lincoln Mercuryand with rising gas prices the cost of getting lost has gone up.Consulting an online sourc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2005 09:45:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips For A Safer And More Secure Cell Phone</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1286/tips-for-a-safer-and-more-secure-cell-phone.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Avoiding Loss Mobile devices often contain confidential data important contacts appointments photos even passwords. To help make certain your mobile device and the information it contains doesnt get in the wrong hands: Never leav...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2005 09:25:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Protect Important Documents And Valuables From Natural Disasters</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1231/protect-important-documents-and-valuables-from-natural-disasters.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Each year wildfires ravage thousands of structures claiming millions of dollars worth of damages. According to 2004 data from the National Interagency Coordination Center more than eight million acres burned as a result of 65461 wildfires. Acc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:24:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>GardenVariety Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1177/garden-variety-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[According to the National Gardening Association two out of three American households take part in some gardening activity each year so amateur horticulturists need to be uptodate on garden safety. Most people just grab their bulbs and shears ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2005 11:28:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Safety Sense On The Water</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1158/safety-sense-on-the-water.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Sure youve got all the legally mandated equipment and supplies aboard your boat but do you have the most important item for a fun and safe family boating weekend?According to familyfunonthe water.com good old fashion common sense and good...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:27:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Costume Contact Lenses  Pass em By</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1123/costume-contact-lenses---pass-em-by.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Just because contact lenses are easily accessible and affordable these days doesnt mean they should be treated as cosmetic items. Because of massive advertising campaigns by contact lens manufacturers in the past many have come to think of contact ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2005 13:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>How To Maintain Your Riding Lawn Mower</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1110/how-to-maintain-your-riding-lawn-mower.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It all boils down to cleaning inspecting lubricating and servicing the fuel system and battery say experts at Murray. But the first thing to do when working on your mower is to disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidents. Remove Dirt A...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:32:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Emergency Power At The Flip Of A Switch</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1105/emergency-power-at-the-flip-of-a-switch.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A portable generator wont replace all the electricity provided by the power company. But it can make life safer and more comfortable until power is restored. Getting the most from a portable generator requires some simple planning. Experts ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:44:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Water Damage Rarely A DoItYourself Project</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1104/water-damage-rarely-a-do-it-yourself-project.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Handling a water emergency is usually not a doityourself project. Despite the best intentions doityourselfers can make some surprisingly costly mistakes when coping with water damage. These problems are exacerbated by todays new energyefficien...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hurricane Preparedness Top Tips</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1073/hurricane-preparedness-top-tips.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[USAA an insurance and financial services company recommends five basic tips for homeowners to consider before a hurricane strikes: Insure to value: Homeowners may not have adequate coverage to replace their structure and contents if disas...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>How to Prevent and Treat athome Accidents</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1055/how-to-prevent-and-treat-at-home-accidents.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. The chance of dying because of an accident at home begins rising at age 65 and then jumps significantlypeople age 75 and older are almost four times as likely ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Make Amusement Park Daydreams A Safe Reality</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1025/make-amusement-park-daydreams-a-safe-reality.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If your children are daydreaming of turns spins laughs and fun at the nearest amusement and water park theyre not alone. Kids of all ages love to seek out the nearest roller coaster or wave pool and spend hours exploring the thrills and excitemen...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:04:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Safely Handling Ground Meat and Poultry</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1023/safely-handling-ground-meat-and-poultry.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Theres good news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bacteria on meat and poultry are declining thanks to new food safety technologies. But food safety experts say its always smart to assume bacteria may be present and handle meat and poultry ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:02:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Water Tips To Keep You In The Swim</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1021/healthy-water-tips-to-keep-you-in-the-swim.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ Dont swallow water that you swim in. Dirty or polluted water that gets into the mouth or is swallowed can cause gastrointestinal illness. While chlorine does kill germs it can take some time to do so. The Centers for Disease Control and Preven...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food Safety Tips For Family Reunions</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1020/food-safety-tips-for-family-reunions.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[When it comes to family reunions food safety should be embraced like a member of the family. If your reunion plans include everyone sharing the cooking be sure to follow these four helpful steps from the USDA: Clean Separate Cook and Chill for ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:58:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips For Avoiding Lightning</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/969/tips-for-avoiding-lightning.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The CPCU Society offers these valuable tips to help protect yourself and your family from the hazards of lightning.Plan Ahead: Always check the weather forecast before heading to an outdoor activity. Know where you can quickly find safe cove...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jun 2005 16:58:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americans Continue Risky Behaviors Despite Skin Cancer Warnings</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/954/americans-continue-risky-behaviors-despite-skin-cancer-warnings.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Remember those funfilled days spent outdoors in the sun? Your skin does. Not so long ago Americans believed that a day in the sun was safe or even healthy. Most sunbathers lathered on baby oil or bronzers as SPFrated sunscreens were not available...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 14:16:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Stay Healthy this Summer10 Tips from Preventing Lyme Disease to Shielding Sunburn</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/945/stay-healthy-this-summer-10-tips-from-preventing-lyme-disease-to-shielding-sunburn.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Leaders in the field of pediatrics infectious diseases cancer emergency room and first aid and safety from Saint Barnabas Medical Center  where more pediatric patients are treated than in any other facility in the state  offer ways parents and k...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 13:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Kids And Canines What Every Child Should Know</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/935/kids-and-canines--what-every-child-should-know.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A dogs wagging tail and soft fluffy ears can be as irresistible as the forbidden cookie jar to a child. But while the family pet is tolerant and patient with your child other dogs may not be. So its important to teach your child how to behave saf...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2005 17:28:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sports Medicine Doctor Pedals Advice on Gearing Up for Safe Cycling Season</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/761/sports-medicine-doctor-pedals-advice-on-gearing-up-for-safe-cycling-season.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[So what if youre no Lance Armstrong sixtime winner of the Tour de France. Even beginning cyclists should be armed with health information that can help reduce strain injury and infection says Dr. Luis Palacios associate professor of family and ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:21:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diabetes Patients Dont Get Regular Eye Exams that Could Save their Sight</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/745/diabetes-patients-don-t-get-regular-eye-exams-that-could-save-their-sight.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults ages 2074. Although regular eye exams are a proven way to prevent vision loss surveys show that less than half of people with diabetes get their eyes checked on a regu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:01:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Awareness of Lightning Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/695/awareness-of-lightning-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lightning traditionally causes more deaths than tornadoes or hurricanes and occurs when outdoor activity reaches a peak. The Electrical Safety Foundation International ESFI and the Lightning Protection Institute LPI are reminding consumers and th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Keeping Your Vehicle On The Road To Safety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/608/keeping-your-vehicle-on-the-road-to-safety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[To help get you on the road to safety and service the experts at ACDelco a world leader in automotive replacement parts and service offer the following Car Care Quiz.Q: What percentage of vehicles are likely to fail at least one aspect of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Keeping Internet Shopping Safe</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/599/keeping-internet-shopping-safe.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Online stores offer great benefits to shoppers including 24/7 convenience price breaks the ease of ordering from your own home and the variety available from their Web sites. Meanwhile theres been a lot of talk about the dangers of Internet shopp...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>The World Health Organization Recommends That no Person Under 18 Should Use a Sunbed</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/554/the-world-health-organization-recommends-that-no-person-under-18-should-use-a-sunbed.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Today the World Health Organization WHO is highlighting that sunbed use poses a risk of skin cancer and that no person under 18 years of age should use a sunbed. It is known that young people who get burnt from exposure to UV will have a greater ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:54:49 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Protecting Your IdentityOnline And Offline</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/527/protecting-your-identity-online-and-offline.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Last year alone almost 10 million Americans became victims of identity fraud.Despite increased law enforcement and consumer awareness efforts consumers are concerned about becoming a target of this crime. The major threat now comes from onlin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:45:29 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Mow Responsibly</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/526/mow-responsibly.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC and MTD Products Inc. have important advice to follow for operating riding lawn mowers: Think first then reverse.You would never back your automobile out of the garage without checking behind y...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:44:10 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/447/the-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the most dangerous demons of indoor air qualitywhether at home or in the officeis a colorless odorless gas with serious consequences: carbon monoxide CO. Its effects at relatively low concentrations which can include nausea fatigue ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:06:32 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Regular Water Well Checkups A Good Idea</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/409/regular-water-well-checkups-a-good-idea.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[When it comes to water wells many well owners pay little attention to maintenance and water quality. Yet its just as important. Few things are more vital than the water you and your family drink. A water well checkup by a qualified contractor w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Driving to Better Health  Targets Chicago Cab Drivers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/364/driving-to-better-health---targets-chicago-cab-drivers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A team led by UIC researchers will survey approximately 1000 cab drivers at OHare International Airport on Feb. 15.Participants in the Driving to Better Health project will complete a written survey to determine their behavioral social ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:13:31 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Formaldehyde  Its Everywhere and Potentially Dangerous</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/347/formaldehyde---it-s-everywhere--and-potentially-dangerous.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Look anywhere in your home or workplaceat the wood products paint drapery carpets paper and insulation materialsto name just a few items. These familiar fixtures of our daily lives all contain formaldehyde a colorless pungentsmelling gas ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:36:43 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Not Wearing Seat Belts Can be Deadly for Police Officers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/240/not-wearing-seat-belts-can-be-deadly-for-police-officers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Suggested New Years resolution for police officers: I will wear my seat belt. Results of a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Trauma show that unbelted officers are 2.6 times more likely to die if their patrol car crashes than ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Hand Surgeons Urge Snowblower Safety this Winter</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/201/hand-surgeons-urge-snowblower-safety-this-winter.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The American Society for Surgery of the Hand ASSH recommends that individuals take the proper precautions to prevent handrelated injuries while removing snow this winter. Each year thousands of people suffer maiming or amputations of their finger...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:29:37 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Snowblower Safety Is No Accident</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/199/snowblower-safety-is-no-accident.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Engineers at Briggs  Stratton Corporation one of the largest makers of gaspowered engines for outdoor power equipment advise consumers to perform basic snowblower maintenance before the first snowflakes appear. This is also a good time to rev...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:27:41 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Pocket Bike Safety Guide</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/195/pocket-bike-safety-guide.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Motorized mini bikes have been in use for over 20 years. However recent advances in technology have allowed for an increase in production and affordability of these pocket bikes leading to a surge in popularity. In fact there are currently 19 pock...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:23:36 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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