Tag: safety
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Pica in Pregnancy and Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Understanding pica in pregnancy and children Pica is a condition where people crave and eat nonfood items such as ice, dirt, laundry starch, or paper. While it can affect anyone, it is most commonly observed in pregnant people and young children. Recognizing pica early can prevent potential health problems and guide effective treatment. Common causes…
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Pica in Pregnancy and Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Overview: What is pica? Pica is a condition where a person craves and eats non-food substances. In pregnancy and among children, these cravings can include items like ice, clay, soil, paper, or starch. While cravings for unusual substances can happen in the general population, persistent pica warrants attention, especially in pregnancy and early childhood, due…
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South-East Queensland Braces for Severe Thunderstorms as Large Hail Expected
Developing Severe Thunderstorms in South-East Queensland Residents across parts of south-east Queensland are urging to brace for a spate of severe thunderstorms, with forecasts warning of large hail, heavy rainfall, and the potential for isolated tornadoes. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a “very dangerous” thunderstorm warning as a cluster of supercell storms moves through…
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Starmer Challenges Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban for Aston Villa Match
Starmer challenges safety decision over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has criticised the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their side’s Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. The move, taken by a joint safety committee and formally justified by West Midlands…
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Heavy Lifting and Blood Pressure: Who Is At Risk and Safer Alternatives
Understanding the Risk: Why Heavy Lifting Can Elevate Blood Pressure Leading neurologists warn that maximal weight lifting can cause dramatic spikes in blood pressure, sometimes exceeding 300 mmHg. While these surges are typically temporary, they can carry serious implications for certain individuals. Factors such as the Valsalva maneuver—holding breath during lifts—can dramatically increase intrathoracic pressure,…
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NIMBY Clashes Over Nuclear Siting in the Philippines: A Safety Reckoning
Introduction: A nation on edge about nuclear siting The Philippines has been jolted by repeated earthquakes in a short span, shaking public confidence in the idea of hosting nuclear power facilities. With a new nuclear safety regulation law fast-tracked through the Senate and signed into law, critics argue that process and prudence did not keep…
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Lineman Electrocuted in Escalante City: Tragedy and a Separate Illicit Cigarettes Case
Tragic lineman death in Escalante City A 24-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while working to energize a transformer in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Police identified the victim as Orly, an employee of a private contractor and a resident of Victorias City, Negros Occidental. An official from Escalante City…
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16 Dead in Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast: Community Mourns and Investigators Probe
Overview: A Rural Tennessee Tragedy A devastating blast shattered a rural Tennessee area on Friday, leveling the Accurate Energetic Systems plant and sending shockwaves that could be felt for miles. Authorities confirmed that 16 people were killed, with officials stating that there were no survivors among those initially reported missing. The site remains a dangerous…
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No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast leaves 18 missing
Investigation intensifies as 18 are listed as missing Authorities say a powerful explosion at a Tennessee munitions facility has left 18 people unaccounted for, with recovery teams expressing little expectation of finding survivors. The incident occurred on Friday at a plant near Bucksnort, about 56 miles southwest of Nashville. Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County…
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Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast: 18 Missing Presumed Dead
Overview of the Tennessee explosives plant blast A powerful explosion at a munitions facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, has left 18 people unaccounted for, with authorities saying survivors are not expected. The blast, which occurred on Friday, raised immediate concerns about the safety of workers and the surrounding community as investigators work to determine the cause.…