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Kidney disease affects roughly 31 million men and women in the United States and is the ninth leading cause of death. While recent develops in modern medicine have yielded more effective preventative and treatment options, it's still a serious problem. There's new evidence, however, suggesting that eating the right foods can curb kidney disease.Researchers from a small medical group found that patients with kidney disease who consumed at least three servings of fruit and vegetables per day exper …

October is National Fire Prevention month, making it the perfect time for business owners and managers to go over their fire safety policies and plans.According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there were more than half a million structure fires in 2015. That translates into roughly one structure fire every 63 seconds. The good news is that reported fires have decreased by 21% over the past 15 years, signaling a positive trend. The bad news is that fires still take the lives of tho …

What's the most common work-related injury sustained in the United States? No, it's not slip-and-falls, nor is it electrocution. Statistics show that hearing loss is the single most common occupational injury.Roughly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels while on the job. Furthermore, an additional 9 million workers are exposed to ototoxic chemicals which affect their hearing. To put the problem into perspective, $242 million is spent on worker's compensation for hear …

Most people assume high-fat foods are bad for their health. After all, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that a high-fat diet leads to obesity, diabetes and other diseases. According to a recent study, however, consuming full-fat cheese could offer some surprising health benefits.Researchers from the Department of Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen conducted a study to determine the link between full-fat cheese and cholesterol levels. For the study, researchers recruited 139 …

The table saw, also known as a sawbench, is a cutting tool that's characterized by a circular saw blade mounted on a table-like arbor that's powered by an electric motor. Half of the blade is exposed through the surface of the table -- and it's this half that's used for cutting. The table on which the blade is mounted provides extra support and stability; thus, improving the versatility of this tool. But if you're thinking of using a table saw, you should follow some basic safety precautions to …