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If a person begins to choke and his or her airway becomes blocked, the Heimlich maneuver can save the victim's life, even if he or she is unconscious.

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Flood RecurrenceFloods are created when rivers overflow their normal banks, often during times of heavy rain or rapid snow melt. The height of water in a river is called the "stage." This level is measured on a "stream gauge." If the stage, or level, of a river rises above its banks, a...

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Approved by the Food And Drug Administration in 2004, the use of maggots and leeches for medicinal purposes may sound old-fashioned. But according to several groups, including the BioTherapies, Education and Research Foundation, the use of maggots has proven health benefits. Maggot Debridement Thera

Floods can cause areas to be evacuated.flooding image by John Sandoy from Fotolia.comEvacuations of geographical areas usually happen because of flooding, hurricanes or other severe weather. People who live on the coast or near the water should have a plan in case an evacuation is...