Health Hub
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Diseases Spread By Nuisance Wildlife
November 7, 2013
Raccoons, bats, skunks and other wildlife are known to spread infectious diseases like rabies, Hantavirus and plague. Here's a lesson in prevention and treatment.
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How to Treat Bee or Wasp Stings
August 26, 2013
Stinging insects like bees, wasps and yellowjackets can inflict painful stings when disturbed. Learn how to remove a stinger and treat a bee sting.
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Lyme Disease FAQ: Health Info on Ticks and Lyme Disease
August 13, 2013
Dr. Jorge Parada discusses everything you need to know about Lyme disease from prevention tips to symptoms and treatment.
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Health Info on Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
August 9, 2013
Dr. Parada addresses common questions about West Nile virus including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Hidden Allergy Triggers in Your Home
May 19, 2013
Pests like cockroaches and rodents can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks, especially in children. Learn more about the hidden allergy triggers in your home.
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How to Treat Bed Bug Bites and Other Bed Bug FAQs
April 21, 2013
Discover the common symptoms of bed bug bites and how to tell them apart from other bug bites.
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An Overview of the Real Health Risks Posed By Mice and Rat Infestations
January 28, 2013
Learn about diseases like Hantavirus, which are spread by rodents, and find out expert tips for getting rid of these critters in the house.
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The Truth About Cockroaches and Health
December 4, 2012
Dr. Jorge Parada explains the link between cockroach allergies and children and asthma, as well as other germs and diseases that cockroaches carry.
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Spider Bites: Symptoms, Signs & Spider Bite Treatment
November 5, 2012
Concerned about a spider bite? Discover the common symptoms of spider bites, when to worry and how to tell them apart from other bug bites.
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The Truth About Bed Bugs & Health
July 16, 2012
Here are the 10 things you need to know about bed bugs and your health.
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Summer's Biggest Insect Health Risks
June 13, 2012
Bees, mosquitoes and ticks pose serious health risks. Learn tips for mosquito management, tick control and how to avoid stinging insects.
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Three Hidden Health Dangers in the Home
April 22, 2011
Rodents, cockroaches and stinging insects pose serious, but often hidden, health risks when they infest a home. Find out how to keep these pests from becoming a hidden danger.
