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	<title>Healthy and Green Living &#187; Ask Dr. Brent</title>
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		<title>Are Tattoos Toxic?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 13:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is the ink from tattoos dangerous for my health?
A: There’s very little evidence that tattoo ink is hazardous to your health (unless you count the mental stress that comes from the regret of having one done). When tattoo ink is injected into the epidermis, the skin reacts by protectively encapsulating the alien clumps of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Cellphones Cause Brain Cancer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 14:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: I talk on my cellphone a lot… am I at risk for getting brain cancer (or any kind of cancer) from my frequent use?
A: Like a lot of things in science, this is a controversial subject because the evidence we have makes it difficult to determine a true cause and effect relationship.
Cell phones do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the Most Beneficial Food?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 14:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Diet &amp; Nutrition]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[beans]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[fiber]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: If you had to chose one food that everyone should incorporate into their diet what would it be?
A: This is a loaded question, as I always encourage people to eat a well-balanced diet. However, the one nutrient that has the most health benefits and is generally under-represented in the American diet is fiber. Adults [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Airplanes Really Full of Germs?</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/are-airplanes-really-full-of-germs.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[airplanes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is the air in an airplane really full of germs?
A: If you don’t know this by now, you should. Germs are everywhere, and if you get a bunch of people in a small space for a prolonged period of time, there are likely to be even more germs. Because exposure to germs is virtually unavoidable, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Rusty Pipes Dangerous?</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/are-rusty-pipes-dangerous.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: My pipes are old and I sometimes see a bit of rust in the water. Is this dangerous to my health?
A: Rusty water is usually a problem with older, unlined cast-iron pipes. There are no known health hazards associated with rusty water except perhaps that its appearance and unpleasant taste prevents you from drinking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Petting Zoos Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 13:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is it safe to take my kids to a petting zoo? I’ve heard horror stories about children getting sick and dying after feeding the animals.
A: Petting zoos provide opportunities for children and adults to learn about and experience animals, but also may expose humans to  E. coli, salmonella, Cryptosporidium and Campylobacter — bacteria that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is the Air in Nail Salons Dangerous?</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/is-the-air-in-nail-salons-dangerous.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 14:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is it dangerous to breath the air in a nail salon?
A: The products used in nail salons usually contain solvents and other chemicals that may have adverse health effects on workers and  customers. Many nail salon products contain solvents, which can release volatile organic compounds (VOC)  and some toxic air pollutants. People who are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Public Restrooms Dangerous?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 13:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: How concerned should I be about getting diseases from using public restrooms?
A: Germs are EVERYWHERE, but you shouldn’t let that fact make you paranoid. (In fact one study showed that there were more germs on the handles of a grocery store shopping cart than there were in a public restroom).
The most important safety measure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can I Overuse Antibiotics?</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/can-i-overuse-antibiotics.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: What’s MRSA, and does it have anything to do with the overuse of antibiotics?
A: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a mutated form of the common Staph bacteria. The mutation likely developed from the over-use of antibiotics. Over time, the bacteria evolved to the point that it became resistant to the most common drugs used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Which is Worse, Dog Bite or Human Bite?</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/which-is-worse-dog-bite-or-human-bite.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 14:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Brent</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Which is more dangerous, a dog bite or a human bite?
A: It’s very hard to answer this question.  A bite from any animal (humans included) that is strong enough to break the skin and cause bleeding poses a threat that the bacteria residing in the mouth of the biter can enter into the blood [...]]]></description>
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