What constitutes a criminal offense?
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No matter where you live in the US, there are laws you must obey. If you fail to follow those laws, you could find yourself in a sea of legal troubles.
Search Results for CDC
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Virginia Tech researcher discovers contributor of Lyme arthritis that could open door to treatment
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Virginia Tech biochemist Brandon Jutras has discovered the cellular component that contributes to Lyme arthritis, a debilitating and extremely painful condition that is the most common late stage symptom of Lyme disease.
Virginia Tech Publishing launches first peer-reviewed book under its own imprint
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Virginia Tech Publishing, Virginia Tech’s scholarly publishing hub housed in the University Libraries, recently launched “Viral Networks: Connecting Digital Humanities and Medical History.”
5 ways to teach teens safe driving habits
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When it comes time to teach your teenager how to drive, your mind is probably racing with thoughts. There are so many things you want to communicate to your child. And because this is so important, there are lots of things you don’t want to forget.
Even light rain increases the risk of traffic fatalities, study finds
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A study from the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies found that fatal traffic accidents are 34% more likely to occur during “precipitation events.” Fatal accidents are 27% more likely even in light rain.
Kaine backs Senate effort to raise minimum age to purchase tobacco
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced the bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act.
Heat meats properly to ensure a safe cookout
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Memorial Day kicks off grilling season, so make sure you’re grilling safely. Each year, one in six Americans get sick from eating contaminated food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Warner pushes Department of Defense to address problems with military housing
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) today urged the Department of Defense to establish a temporary housing advisory group to assist the military services in addressing widespread health hazards in private military housing.
How a hospital can set the standard in healthcare
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Hospitals must continually evolve their practices and protocols to adapt to growing pressures, healthcare developments and new regulations.
Matthew Baker: Vaccines protect you, your family, your community
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Pockets of our country are experiencing a significant uptick in the number of measles. Measles is not just a harmless childhood illness. It is actually a highly contagious, dangerous disease that can even be deadly.
