News, Prevention and Wellness

Tales from the Poison Center: Glow sticks

Hoping to make your kids’ Halloween costumes worthy of oohs and ahhs? Take an easier route than the one we took last year. Minutes after a neighbor gave my 5-year-old…

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Rear- to forward-facing car seats

Keeping our children safe is priority No. 1 for most parents. But keeping them happy and comfortable is a priority, too. So when kids grow big enough that you think…

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Halloween costume do’s and boos

The most talked about danger for trick-or-treaters is getting hit by a car. But most injuries on Halloween night involve falls. The culprit: costumes. “Each year thousands of kids spend…

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Watch: A real Halloween nightmare

When picking out a Halloween costume for your children, you’re probably focused on finding your child’s favorite superhero or princess. But what you might forget to check is the label….

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Tales from the Poison Center: Cough syrup

Can I just say that I fully expect my son, Connor, to win the Nobel Peace Prize one day? He has been reading since he was 3 and, for a…

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Is new booster seat law really working?

It’s been a year since Kentucky got tough on vehicle booster seats, passing a law that states:   Any child under 40 inches tall must be in a child or…

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3 things you should know about steroids

If you’ve ever had acute bronchitis, this story will sound familiar. Even if you’ve never had bronchitis, reading this may help you gain some helpful insights about the use of…

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Eat this, not that

Is your body different now than when you were a teenager? Mine certainly is. A slowing metabolism, longer recovery time, and more aches and pains all come with being an…

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Out with the flu spray, in with the shot

Parents, brace yourselves: The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy statement recommending against the use of the flu nasal spray vaccine. This means your child can expect…

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September most dangerous time for asthma

Who doesn’t look forward to fall— cooler days, school activities and countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. The last thing your child needs during this busy time of year is…

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To call or not: 911 for an overdose

Recent reports of a spike in drug overdoses, possibly due to an extremely toxic batch of heroin, raise the question of whether you should call 911 or attempt to drive…

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Get the lead out

  Louisville is renowned for its delicious drinking water. In fact, our H2O was named “best-tasting tap water in America” by the American Water Works Association in both 2008 and…

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