This report describes the first attempt to assess the national incidence of deaths amount youths resulting from the choking game. Although asphyxial games might have been placed by youths for generations, the use of a ligature (noose around neck) while playing along appears to be a new practice that can be fatal. Click here to read more...

 

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The Epilepsy Foundation reminds us of some simple first aid issues if someone near you is seen to have a convulsion or fit. Over the years there has been a lot of myths concerning seizures, so these recommendations are agreed upon by the scientific and clinical realm and are designed to protect the safety of the person until the seizures stops naturally by itself. Click here to read more...

 

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The goal of Hospice is for you to live your life as fully as possible and be more comfortable in the time that you have left. Hospice will not cure your illness, but it also will not cause you to die sooner. Instead, you can die more naturally and in your own time and many times in your own home. Here are some answers to common questions about Hospice. Click here to read more...

 

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Smoking can cause many diseases including lung cancer, mouth cancers, heart disease and chronic lung disease. It can also cause a cough that won’t go away, and it may make it hard for you to breathe. Smoking can shorten your life by as much as 14 years on average. Here are some answers to common questions about tobacco use.Click here to read more...