Want carcinogens with that?
You dutifully apply sunscreen during the summer months, but you may not be aware of another seasonal cancer risk lurking in your own backyard: the barbecue. A weekly burger or steak hot off the grill won't hurt you. But if eating barbecued, grilled and smoked meats, including hotdogs, is an almost daily habit, you may want to cool it, says Dr. Full Story
More cuts to public health
In an act that is becoming far too familiar, the Snohomish Health District again made cuts to programs, with more reductions slated for later in the year. The board of health cut 17 positions. Ten of those employees will come from the Environmental Health division's Waste and Wastewater program, which deals with wells and septic systems. Their jobs will end July 15. Full Story
Tips for clean pools and safe swimming
How clean and safe is the pool in which your family swims? No matter if you swim in a public pool or one in your own backyard, the pool may not be as hygienic as you think. Full Story
A commitment to succeed
The morning my class graduated from chiropractic school, two other students at the college and myself participated in the South Carolina Triathlon. Months of vision and commitment preceded this event. Training for the swimming leg was an everyday discipline for me. Hours of dedicated time each day was set aside just to work out and prepare for the mile-long swim. Full Story
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