Looking Back . . .

July 25, 1997 - A News-Leader editorial suggests it's time to get serious about dogs running loose after a mail carrier's safety is threatened by dogs.

Current Issues . . .

Summer temperatures are warming up, raising the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the body's core temperature reaches 104°F, and a core body temperature of 107°F is considered fatal.
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During the hot summer months, bacteria in food multiplies more quickly and can cause foodborne illness from food that is not handled correctly. Be sure the only thing you take away from your picnic is a full stomach and happy memories.
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Children should never be left in a car unattended. The temperature inside a car can heat up to dangerous levels within minutes, even when it is only 60 degrees outside. If the car is parked in direct sunlight or has a dark interior, the temperature rises even more quickly.
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Weekly Feature . . .

Ultraviolet light from the sun can harm the skin, causing permanent damage. Learn how to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays.
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In the News . . .

Spend enough time breast-feeding a new baby and that age-old question will likely pop up: Can what a mother eats affect the taste of her breast milk?  07/24/08
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More older children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while the rate is holding steady for children under 12, according to a government report released Wednesday. Some experts called the finding surprising, noting that most childhood diagnoses traditionally occur by age 11.  07/24/08
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It was a hot lead for detectives on a cold case. People suddenly were getting salmonella at a Minnesota restaurant more than 1,000 miles from the center of the nation's outbreak. Not my tomatoes, protested the manager. He'd switched his supply to government-cleared fresh tomatoes and even canned ones. But a lot of his menu items had a raw jalapeno garnish sprinkled on top, and that turned out to be a critical clue in the two-month salmonella mystery.  07/24/08
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