194 articles on "risk"

Conservative Investors Are Losers

Conservative Investors Are LosersByWilliam CateIt isn't your money that counts. It's what that money will buy that matters. To preserve your savings, your money must earn an income that offsets the ravages of inflation. If your interest inc...

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Who Is At Increased Risk For Developing Mesothelioma?

Who Is At Increased Risk For Developing Mesothelioma? by: Linda Woodhouse Since the late 1800's Asbestos has been mined and used commercially. The use of Asbestos dramatically increased during World War II and since the early 1940's mi...

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Where to Get Information about Vapor Intrusion Mitigation

Vapor intrusion is a significant environmental concern that affects many residential and commercial properties. It occurs when toxic chemicals seep through the soil and enter buildings through cracks or other entry points, contaminating the indoor ai...

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The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets

The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets by: Richard A. Chapo Regardless of the type of business you conduct, there is a significant risk of being sued in our litigious society. Lawsuits can range from claims of negligence to defective prod...

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Vitamin C Can Prevent Pregnancy Complication

Vitamin C Can Prevent Pregnancy Complication by: By Maureen Williams, ND Women who supplement their diet with a small amount of vitamin C during the second half of pregnancy reduce their risk of one contributor to premature birth, according to t...

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Teenagers' Risks in Acquiring AIDS - Saliva Or Semen Transmission is More Prone?

What is AIDS? AIDS is a short cut for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is a collection of infections and symptoms pertaining to the specific damage of the immune system. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS in humans as well as simil...

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The Dangers of Plastic Surgery

The Dangers of Plastic Surgery by: Jeff Lakie There is very little in this life that comes without risk, and the dangers of plastic surgery are a prime example of this. Most of us have been reminded by elderly relatives that our lives could be c...

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What are Genital Warts - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

What is genital HPV infection?Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Human papilloma virus, or HPV, is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains ...

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Timeline of Merck's failure to act on removing Vioxx from the market

Based on an article by THE NEW YORK TIMES, by Alex Berenson, Gardiner Harris, Barry Meier and Andrew Pollack, "In May 2000, executives at Merck, the pharmaceutical giant under siege for its handling of the multibillion-dollar drug Vioxx, made a fatef...

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Are You at Risk of Getting West Nile Virus

Like an annual Methuselah, the West Nile Virus is again rearing its ugly head. It is transmitted by mosquitos. Hungry Mosquitos, hoards of them just waiting for that unsuspecting person or animal that is anywhere near their path around dusk or dawn.A...

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