Many items in your home are potentially hazardous. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency specifically defines hazardous waste as any substance which is ignitable, reactive, toxic or corrosive. Any of these materials can pose human or...
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American home collects approximately 100 pounds of hazardous waste in the form of various pesticides, cleaners, medications and other products. Properly identifying and disposing of...
Phosphorus is an essential mineral, but it can interact with your body's balance and ability to use other minerals. Having too much phosphorus in your body can be quite hazardous to your health, and it is actually more dangerous than having a...
Modern life presents us with dilemmas. You want to save energy by using a compact fluorescent light, but its mercury content means it can't go in the regular trash. To reduce the hazardous waste coming from your household, you don't have to sell...
Most homes today contain hazardous products that are potentially harmful to people and the environment. Household hazardous waste is defined as those substances that are flammable, explosive, corrosive or toxic. Products common to households that...
Some materials can endanger the environment and human health if they are improperly handled. A variety classifications define standards and regulations for disposing of these materials. At the federal level, standards and regulations related to...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has precise definitions for hazardous waste. Any substance that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic may fall under the EPA definitions. Some of these wastes, such as solvents, come from nonspecific...
Household hazardous waste is defined as any product that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. The average American household stores as much as 100 pounds of...
Smoking cigarettes is one the most dangerous things you can do to your body. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, smoking is responsible for nearly 443,000 deaths every year in the United States. Smoking can damage nearly...
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 25 percent of teens in the United States smoke. Smoking creates a wide variety of health risks--and for teens, the risks can be even more serious. Parents and adults who have consistent...
Hazardous materials can be found in just about every home. In fact, you can probably find hazardous products in several different locations throughout your home. The problem is that once these products are no longer used, they become household...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no legal provision to analyze dietary supplements for safety, effectiveness nor purity before marketing. Responsibility to assure safety of supplements belongs to the manufacturer. Supplements contaminated...
Men are more prone to neglect their own health, according to experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Simple every day checks as well as regular checkups can limit not only the severity of many common health ailments to which men...
Cigarette smoke affects nearly every organ in the body, increasing the risk of several types of infections and illnesses that often lead to death. The American Lung Association reports that in 2008, about 46 million adults in the United States...
You can use smoked fish for almost occasion, ranging from a casual picnic to a formal evening gathering. Almost any kind of fish can be smoked; salmon, haddock, sturgeon and whitefish are common examples. Smoked fish is a source of essential...
Some foods can endanger health. Food-borne bacteria and parasites can make anyone ill, and people with allergies or intolerance should avoid trigger foods. Certain dishes can also expose people to unsafe amounts of dangerous substances. Knowing...
The most important thing to remember regarding disposal of hazardous waste is to minimize the environmental effects of the material. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the authority to...
Sunflower oil comes from the pressed seeds of sunflower plants, or Helianthus annuus. Mild-tasting and versatile, sunflower oil typically works well for stove top cooking, frying and baking. Sunflower oil contains various nutrients that can have...
The hazards of a substance depend upon the volume and intended use. For example, proper use of sodium chloride, or table salt, on food isn't hazardous. However, the same substance applied to the pavement for melting ice can be dangerous to a...
Selenium is a mineral found mostly in plants, with selenium content varying according to soil composition at the place where the plant was grown. Soils in the U.S. are relatively rich in selenium, and selenium deficiency is therefore quite rare....
Folic acid, also known as vitamin B-9, is vital for many aspects of your health, including brain function and red blood cell production. It is essential that you get enough folic acid every day, but ingesting too much or too little can be...
Creatine phosphate, also known as phosphocreatine, is a specialized form of creatine stored in muscle cells to provide extra energy during moments of intense exercise or physical exertion. As your body engages in intense exercise, phosphocreatine...
Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone that plays major roles in the growth, development and functioning of the male sexual organs and characteristics. Testosterone aids in the growth of the testes and prostate and thereafter brings...
Glucose, a carbohydrate, is the most import simple sugar in the human metabolic process, according to information provided by the Physics Department at Georgia State University. It is the primary component of corn syrup, a sweetener commonly found...
The debate over whether secondhand or passive smoke is hazardous to those around a smoker will likely continue, despite growing numbers of studies that claim secondhand smoke is detrimental to health and wellness. Understanding a few of the risks...
Eight million people---that's how many the World Health Organization estimates will die from smoking tobacco in the year 2030. In fact, on average, smoking kills one person every six seconds, the WHO reports. Yet although numerous organizations...
When you're interested in losing weight, it's easy to become confused by the many popular diets available. One diet that's popular is a low-carbohydrate diet, also sometimes called a protein diet. These diets, however popular they are, challenge...
Your doctor might prescribe diet pills to help you lose weight. With careful medical supervision and your commitment to use them exactly as prescribed, they can be safe and help you with your goal. Diet pills fall into two basic groups:...
Fish oil supplements are sold over the counter with no prescription required. Though consumers have easy access to the supplement, fish oil capsules should be taken with caution. There are serious side effects and drug interactions associated with...
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