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Going Skin Deep: FDA Studies Risks Posed by Tattoos
17 February 08 07:44 AM | Student Loan Girl | 1 Comments   

Rashes, swelling and blistering — that’s the price you could pay to get your body inked. Spurred by a growing number of reports of skin problems and irritations, and with the popularity of body inking on the rise, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Read More...

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Death by Popcorn
14 September 07 02:43 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Microwave popcorn “pushers” grossed well over a billion dollars ($1.33 billion to be exact) in the year 2000. But this popular, ubiquitous snack food may be adversely affecting your health, making you sick and potentially even leading to death. We’re Read More...

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Meningitis Puts College Students at Risk
09 September 07 09:46 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

The close quarters, the shared drinks, the all-nighters that weaken your immune system, and other aspects of your college lifestyle can make you more susceptible to meningitis, a virulent disease that, in its bacterial form, can kill you within days and Read More...

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