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Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Mad cow disease: 3 of 3
The first recorded case of mad cow disease, medically known as BSE (bovine spongifome encephalopathy), occurred in 1984 in West Sussex. A British cow identified as cow number 133, was the first to exhibit symptoms of BSE and being diagnosed with the disease. A couple of months later after having exhibited symptoms of erratic... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods The best websites for hard to find Asian food products: 3 of 3
The colorful world of Asia with its many appetizing foods can be easily introduced to the comfort of your home without stepping out your door. If you are Asian and miss the foods of your country or if you are simply a fan of healthy, exotic Asian foods, you may be struggling to find some specific food products. However, gett... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Why testing a new kitten for feline leukemia is important: 3 of 3
Many new kitten owners may have never heard of the Feline Leukemia disease, medically abbreviated as FELV. When the kitten is then brought into the vet clinic for its first sets of shots the veterinarian will very likely ask if the owners will authorize a Feline Leukemia test. Many owners may look puzzled for a few seconds, ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Hip dysplasia in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 3 of 3
Hip dysplasia is a pretty common condition found in large or giant breed dogs. Under normal conditions, the joint presents as a ball and socket articulation, where the bones fit snugly and match. In dogs suffering from Hip Dysplasia, the ball and socket function is disabled, the bones do not fit well into each other and ther... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to structure Italian meals: 3 of 3
If you are ever fortunate enough to visit Italy, please make sure that wherever you decide to dine you go on a completely empty stomach. Italy is a very generous country when it comes to catering to healthy appetites. If you are planning to enjoy lunch, which is known as ''pranzo'', make sure to skip breakfast and if you are... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to make diamonds from ashes: 3 of 3
"A diamond is forever" is the well known slogan from DeBeers, the most prominent diamond producer of the world. The slogan can be interpreted in different ways. From a romantic point of view, it can symbolize the bond between two enamored couples granting their love will last forever. From a less romantic view point of view,... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Diagnosing, treatment and prevention of Canine Hypocalcemia (Low Calcium): 3 of 3
Calcium plays a vital role in dogs that have just delivered a litter of healthy puppies. In some cases, when the litter is large, or if the new mom belongs to a toy breed, calcium may become scarce, causing a serious condition called eclampsia, also known as Canine Hypocalcemia or Milk fever. A dog affected by Eclampsia usua... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to take a cat's temperature: 3 of 3
You come home only to find that your cat is acting sickly. He has refused his favorite canned food and now he is laying on your bed unusually lethargic. Concerned, you try to figure out what could have happened in your absence. You check him out for signs of injury or pain, yet nothing seems wrong. The only unusual thing wor... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Are microchips safe for dogs?: 3 of 3
Every year, hundreds of dogs are lost and often such pets end up being lonely in shelters and never reunited with their owners. While many lost dogs wear some form of id tags attached to their collars it is unfortunate to learn that it really does not take much for a collar to slip off or a tag to become unreadable. Yet, the... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Italian food recipes: Capellini Carbonara: 3 of 3
While I have always cooked this recipe mostly with thin spaghetti, I must say that this dish is so tasty that it will work with any long strand pasta version. The word "carbonara" derives from the Italian word meaning charcoal. According to Wikipedia, it was thought that once this dish was primarily served to Italian charcoa... More..