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Here Comes the Sun... Watch Out!
Here Comes the Sun... Watch Out!

This publication includes some facts you should know about skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. It also has tips on sun safety and sunscreen varieties and use.

Hot Weather Bigger Problem For Older People
Hot weather is bigger problem for older people than others, since senior adults’ ability to respond appropriately to the summer heat becomes less efficient with advancing years.

What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold
Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation.

Prevention is Key to Mold Control
Toxic molds have alarmed many homeowners lately. Under the right conditions, these molds can multiply and release enough spores in the air to cause health problems, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel.

Mold: Important Questions, Objective Answers
Conflicting information and media coverage about hazards of mold and how to handle mold problems have left many people confused, concerned and sometimes frightened. If you have or suspect a mold problem in your home, this fact sheet will help you make well-informed decisions about how to fix the problem and prevent its return.
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