Cell phones emit radiofrequency radiation to send and receive voice and text messages. Some studies suggest this radiation may increase risks for brain and salivary gland cancer. Scientists are...
Read moreWhen playing ice hockey, young players can suffer concussions from falls, being struck in the head by the stick or puck, or from players colliding with the ice, with each...
Read moreIf you are having trouble convincing your child to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, here’s a link to a YouTube video that gets the message across in...
Read moreAs a larger percent of the population ages, more and more individuals are living in some sort of assisted living environment, whether that be a nursing home or an...
Read moreI recently viewed a documentary on TV reporting on how motorists are unwittingly sparking fires at gas pumps with static electricity. Among other tragic incidents, a woman lost her life...
Read moreCongressional leaders pressed FAA officials at a hearing yesterday for data on how many pilots skip sleep the night before a flight. Pilot fatigue has become a "hot button"...
Read moreDue to risks including severe exacerbation of asthma symptoms, the FDA recently announced label changes intend to promote safe use of two long-acting beta agonists (LABA) approved for asthma,...
Read moreA recent study found that adults responsible for giving their children liquid medications often gave them too much. Errors occurred most frequently when the dosing device was a cup...
Read moreIn a study published late last year, researchers determined that children ages 4 to 8 are safer using booster seats than seatbelts alone when riding in cars. Specifically, after...
Read moreEvery year, thousands of people have their wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth, which are the third set of molars, are often removed when a person is in their teenage...
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