Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wear protective eyewear and sturdy gloves while you work. Pull up the plants by hand with plastic shopping bags. Bag all of the leaves and stalks in a garbage bag. Dig about 8in (20cm) into the ground to remove any leftover roots. Tie off the garbage bag and dispose of it. Clean up and wash any materials that came in contact with the plants.

Answer: The digging method tends to be the most effective, but it requires direct contact with the plant, so take extra care to protect yourself! Wear work gloves, clothing with full coverage, and protective eyewear in case any sap sprays. To prevent contact as much as possible, use a plastic shopping bag as another layer of protection. Place the shopping bag over a plant, then lift it up to pull the plant out of the ground. Lift slowly to pull out as many roots as possible. Lifting too quickly can tear the roots and leave them behind, leading to unwanted regrowth. To prevent the plant oils from spreading, use a new plastic bag for each plant. If you're struggling to remove larger plants, use a shovel to dig up their roots first and then pull them out. Be as careful as possible and avoid touching the outside of the garbage bag with the plant. Place the poison ivy directly into the main garbage bag with the shopping bag still wrapped around it. Continue doing this until all the plants are gone. Use your shovel to dig up and remove any hidden root systems. Dig through the whole area where the plants were growing, all the way out to the edges. Be careful not to fling the dirt into any unaffected areas, since this could spread the problem. Place any leftover roots that you find in the garbage bag. While you're still wearing your protective gear and full-coverage clothes, take your full garbage bag to a dump or a dumpster. Do not put it in your trash bins, burn it, or compost it, since these methods will only spread the plant's harmful oils. Wash your clothes and gloves with your normal laundry detergent and the hottest water possible. Throw away your gloves if they're disposable, or give them a good wash if they're not. Rinse your shovel off with mineral spirits, along with any other gardening tools you may have used to remove the plants.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider your medical history. Ask family members about their medical history. Drink more water. Follow a healthy diet. Lose weight if you are overweight or obese. Identify any medical conditions or surgeries that may have put you at risk.

Answer: The strongest risk factor is a history of kidney stones. If you have already had a kidney stone, you have a greater risk of developing more. It is important that you take measures to reduce any other other risk factors. If someone in your family has had kidney stones, then you may be at higher risk of having kidney stones as well. Consider your family member's experiences with kidney stones as you think about whether or not you may have them. Not drinking enough water is another risk factor in developing kidney stones. Water helps to dissolve minerals that may form kidney stones in your body. The more water you drink, the less likely it is that these minerals will cling to each other and form stones. Eating an unhealthy diet can also increase your risk of developing kidney stones. If you eat a lot of protein and/or a lot of salty, sugary food, then you are at higher risk of developing kidney stones. Think about what you eat in a typical day to determine if this is one of your risk factors. Recent recommendations are to avoid sodas containing phosphoric, such as colas, as these increase the risk of kidney stones. Being obese is another risk factor for kidney stones. You are considered obese if your BMI is 30 or higher. Check your weight and BMI to determine whether or not this may be one of your risk factors for kidney stones. Keep in mind that if you have recently gained weight, then you may also be at risk of developing kidney stones, even if you are not obese. Some medical conditions and surgeries can also put you at higher risk of developing kidney stones. Consider your recent medical history to determine if any medical conditions or surgeries may have increased your risk for kidney stones. Some conditions and surgeries that can increase your risk of kidney stones include: Inflammatory bowel disease Gastric bypass surgery Chronic diarrhea Hyperparathyroidism Urinary tract infection Cystinuria

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Tell an adult. Avoid the boys. Walk in a crowd. Try to ignore it.

Answer:
If the mistreatment doesn't stop once you've stood up to the boys, you might have to involve an adult. Don't feel guiltyyou gave them fair warning about what you would do. Pull aside an adult and explain the situation. Remember to also tell the adult that you've already politely asked the boys to stop. If the person you tell doesn't do anything, tell someone else. You can always try a parent, another relative, a teacher, a coach, or a community leader. In the future, try to limit the contact you have with the boys that keep mistreating you. If they keep a certain schedule or routine, try to work around it so that you don't have to be near them. For example, if the boys usually hang out in the courtyard between classes, you might start hanging out in the gym or using an empty classroom. Bullies are less likely to mess with you if you're in a group. Start walking through your neighborhood or school with your siblings or friends. That way, if the boys attempt to mistreat you, you will have support. If they see you with other people, bullies will likely back off. Plus, if others witness the mistreatment, they can back up your claims to an adult. If the boys continue to mistreat you, you could try ignoring them. Sometimes, when you don't give people the reaction they hope for, they lose interest and move on. Give it a try. The next time you see the boys, look the other way. If they try to interact with you or say anything, just keep walking.