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  • Nausea - Causes of NauseaUpdated: Fri May 16 07:46:05 2008
    Several conditions cause nausea. Look at these symptoms to help determine the causes of nausea…
  • Pictures of Spider Bites - Gallery of Spider Bite PicturesUpdated: Thu May 15 03:39:58 2008
    Infected wounds are often blamed on spider bites. Unfortunately, it's really hard to tell if a spider is really the culprit. Many bug bites look just like spider bites, and almost any small, infect…
  • Emergency Water Supplies - Disaster PreparationUpdated: Tue May 13 16:38:11 2008
    Quick tips for surviving in a disaster without running water…
  • Spider Bites - Spider Bite Symptoms - Symptoms of Spider BitesUpdated: Tue May 13 02:07:43 2008
    Spiders get a pretty bad rap in the world of first aid. Plenty of red, raised welts have been identified, either correctly or incorrectly, as spider bites. Despite the belief by many victims that s…
  • 6 Wrong Ways to Do It YourselfCreated: Fri May 9 16:23:41 2008
    Dangerous practices can have disastrous effects for home improvement projects if safety rules are not applied. Here are the wrong and right ways to do home improvement projects…
  • Top 10 First Aid MythsUpdated: Fri May 9 06:51:18 2008
    It's time to dispel some of the most popular myths in first aid lore. Read on to see the worst first aid ideas, demystified with the correct response to each emergency…
  • Facts About Tornado Safety - Tornado FactsUpdated: Sat May 3 19:30:04 2008
    Knowing what to do during a tornado can save your life. These tornado survival tips will help you make good decisions during a tornado…
  • Ventricular Fibrillation v. Cardiac ArrestUpdated: Tue Apr 29 06:30:37 2008
    Ventricular fibrillation causes cardiac arrest, but not all cardiac arrest is caused by ventricular fibrillation…
  • Jellyfish Sting Treatment - How to Treat a Jellyfish StingUpdated: Fri Apr 25 18:45:14 2008
    Jellyfish stings come from the long tenticles that trail the bell-shaped jellyfish. These tenticles have an alkali-based venom. The most dangerous reaction to a jellyfish sting is the possibility o…
  • Stop Drop and Roll - What to Do When Clothes Are On FireUpdated: Fri Apr 25 13:46:33 2008
    Burning clothes create a serious emergency. Learn how to respond when your clothes are on fire…
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