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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Electrical Injury

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Some electrical injuries in children can be avoided by:

using safety plugs in all outlets

keeping electric cords out of the reach of children

teaching children about the dangers of electricity

Everyone should avoid electrical hazards at home and work by:

making sure there are no electric lines in the way when working with ladders, poles, or other tall objects

not using electric appliances while showering or wet

never touching electric appliances while touching faucets or cold water pipes in the kitchen

not working on electric appliances in the house without knowing how to do the wiring and remembering to turn off all of the electricity first

using common sense and looking around carefully when working with electricity

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