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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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Poisons, Children and First Aid

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the injury?

To prevent poisoning:

carefully watch young children at all times

keep all poisons out of children's reach

keep all medications in bottles with childproof caps, secured and out of children's reach

remove plants that can be poisonous to children

teach children about what the poison symbol means on containers

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do not store toxic or noxious substances in food containers

be aware that many substances meant to be eaten can be toxic if taken in large amounts

never tell children that medication is candy

store gasoline, lamp oil or solvents in a garage or other outbuilding and in a locked cabinet

Adolescents who are depressed may overdose with medicine to attempt suicide. Some medicines that may be readily available to them include acetaminophen and tricyclic antidepressants. In large amounts these can cause death. Parents living with an adolescent who is depressed or at risk for suicide should take special efforts to make sure that all medicines in the home are securely stored in a locked cabinet.

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