Worried about bees
Dear Alice, I’ve heard that there is a species of highly aggressive bees more prone to attack than the typical bee. Are there any precautions I can take to protect myself? I am highly allergic to bee...
View ArticleTiger mosquito bite
Dear Alice, I felt a stinging above my eye and when I looked there a tiger mosquito was actually sucking the blood from my forehead. Should I go to a Dr. or wait and see what happen? I kept the...
View ArticleGMOs — okay for consumption?
Dear Alice, What are the pros and cons for considering GMOs? (Especially in our daily food consumption?)
View ArticleTaking care of the sick without getting sick
Dear Alice,My partner is always getting colds, sinus infections, and other nasties during cold and flu season. I've seen him through strep throat, stomach flu, and 16 months of sinus infection...
View ArticleTinnitus research and treatment
Dear Alice,Any new breakthrough, new therapy, or drugs for tinnitus or head noise? More and more people are being affected by this and some commit suicide since they cannot sleep.
View ArticleHeating blanket safety
Dear Alice,I've heard all sorts of bad things about the use of electric heating blankets. I've become quite fond of mine and would like to know if in fact there are any health related concerns I should...
View ArticleAsbestos in the ceiling: Am I in danger?
Dear Alice,I just rented an apartment and before I signed the lease, I was told that there was a small amount of asbestos found in the ceiling texture. I was told that it is covered in paint and should...
View ArticleHow to dispose of empty medication bottles?
Hi Alice!How do I properly dispose of my empty prescription medication bottles? Can I just throw them in the trash? That seems unsafe since they have my name, but I also throw out junk mail with my...
View ArticleLoud music and ear ringing?
(1) Dear Alice,I went to a club one night and the music was really loud. I've been going to clubs for a while now and the loud music usually makes my ears ring, but the ringing usually disappears in...
View ArticleSafe, non-toxic way to get rid of roaches?
Dear Alice,My housemates and I have a real roach problem. We have the option to have the place sprayed every month for free, but we are all concerned that the spray might be toxic to humans. Is it?...
View ArticleStaring at the computer all day... okay for my eyes?
Alice,My eyes feel dry and swollen after hours of staring at the computer monitor. Is there any long range harm caused by spending both work and play time in front of the computer? I work out, and eat...
View ArticleShower water and bacteria?
Alice,My cousin's biology teacher told her class that the water we shower in is not hot enough to actually kill bacteria but it promotes bacteria to grow through its warmth. He said it is best to take...
View ArticleFear of Teflon flakes found in frying pan
Hi Alice,I have a frying pan from which the Teflon coating is beginning to flake off. Last night I was cooking a dish involving a white sauce when I noticed what could only have been flakes of Teflon...
View ArticleWill living in New York City make my asthma worse?
Alice,I desperately want to attend school in NYC, but have one reservation. I'm asthmatic and I'm afraid that my asthma will be worse in a big city. I traveled to NYC for a week this summer and was...
View ArticleGeese feces health risks?
Dear Alice,I have been frequently going to a public beach that is infested with Canada geese poop. It is everywhere! There are a lot of children and families also at this beach. I am wondering what the...
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