MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'deet'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:36:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050542&cid=t_100791_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1459       Have you seen the summer forecast across the country???? The heat wave started in the West and is gradually moving towards the East Coast. Here  are a few suggestions on how to have fun, safely, in the sweltering summer heat…. If you go to the beach, earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon after 4:00 are the best times to keep you and your family from sunburn.  Remember, you still need sunscreen  but the sun is at its hottest mid-day. Wearing a hat and a lightweight cover-up are 2 excellent ways to prevent sunburn as well. Wearing a hat can prevent sunstroke, when your body cannot manage its temperature. Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply…..we’re talking sunscreen….. an SPF above 30 or 40 is generally considered adequate. If you go to th... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050542 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:09 +0100 5050542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750031&cid=t_100791_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-secret-weapon-fans-keep-mosquitos-away%2F We love stretching our muscular backs next to our fans./photo: Thinkstock While we don’t use bug repellents that contain DEET anymore (because of both the health and environmental effects), we do remember the days of blissful DEET-ignorance. We didn’t have bug bites on every limb, and we could spend a summer evening lounging on our porches without swatting and scratching every two seconds. But those days are over, so we might as well make the best of it. We were thrilled to hear that something we do in the summer anyway could actually keep bugs away. According to Lifehacker, using a fan (both indoors and outdoors) disperses the carbon dioxide you emit. Carbon dioxide is one of the major chemicals that attracts mosquitos. Also, if you’re keeping cool with a fan, you’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750031 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:45:12 +0100 3750031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683595&cid=t_100791_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdeet-free-protection-diy-natural-bug-spray%2F photo: Thinkstock What’s the most annoying thing about being outside during the summer? Those damn mosquitoes. They make us squirm, scratch, and even swear, and nothing is more frustrating than pairing an awesome sundress with killer sandals and having big, red welts all over your legs. Another frustrating fact of life: DEET, the active ingredient in most bug sprays, is a pretty nasty chemical that could cause brain cell death and behavior changes after prolonged use. Quite the dilemma, right? We’ve got a recipe for natural bug repellent that could fix our mosquito problem. We’d guess that it’s not going to keep bugs away as well as products with DEET, but we’ll take a few bites here and there over the health risks DEET poses. We’ll just be using the few... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683595 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:28:43 +0100 3683595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674531&cid=t_100791_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fdeet-bug-repellent-toxic-worry.html BBC NEWS | Health | Deet bug repellent toxic worry Health expert Yvonne Bishop-Weston Nutritionist London says "The issue is not so much whether this particular toxin is dangerous but how it interacts in human body the with the cumulative cocktail of toxins in our modern lifestyles. There's little actual scientific proof that individually they affect our fertility and nervous systems or have an effect on escalating cancer rates but it's basic common sense to avoid these toxins where possible. The residues from non organic food we eat, the water we drink, cosmetics we use and the chemicals used in our workplace and at home all add up. It's good living assurance advice as opposed to ill-health insurance. Look for Deet Free Alternative Insect Repellents!"The study reported by the BBC in the o... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674531 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:21:00 +0100 2674531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551317&cid=t_100791_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fgoing-buggy-go-green%2F Ah, summer. Tis the season for grilled dinners al fresco, lazy days in the hammock, and…mosquitoes! Image details: Mosquito served by picapp.com Sure, you could grab your can of OFF! or even some hard core DEET, but if you’re looking to go a little more natural (and green) consider one of these alternatives. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? You bet. 1. Lemon Eucalyptus - This scent is yummy for humans, purely disgusting for bloodsuckers. Even better, it is claimed to be one of the most effective repellents available. Find it at Drugstore.com. 2. Soybean Oil - Probably not a great idea to slick cooking oil all over yourself, but you can find this zapper in Bite Blocker, which is available at Amazon.com. And the wackiest of all? 3. Catnip Oil - Turns out Fluffy’s “fix&... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551317 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:55:00 +0100 1551317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470434&cid=t_100791_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2006%2F06%2Fsummer-safety-part-1-mosquitoes-be.html I just noticed that the Weather Channel web site now provides information entitled: "Mosquito Activity Forecast." Worse, in my town today's report reads: "HIGH. Be on the lookout! Lurking mosquitoes likely to be busy." And, in case I wasn't already sufficiently bummed out, they feel compelled to remind me that "female mosquitoes require a blood meal from time to time." (for the protein to nourish their eggs, which is why the male mosquitoes don't bite).*****************************************I have to admit, I detest mosquitoes above all creatures. Consider the following Unidentified Flying Facts about these loathsome insects:There are estimated 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (1,000 trillion) mosquitoes on planet Earth! They've been around for 30 million years, perfecting their ability to ... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470434 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470434