Nearly 50,000 people in the United States die from pneumonia each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For most patients, pneumonia can be treated with oral…
We all know water has zero calories, but did you know that drinking just a little more each day can dramatically improve your health? New research from the University of…
It’s OK to admit that you’ve already purchased, if not actually opened, at least one package of Peeps as we head toward Easter. In the U.S., we buy more than…
Easter is the holiday most likely to attract churchgoers (Christmas comes in a close second). This Sunday, more people than usual will fill places of worship, big and small, across…
Recently, Consumer Reports decided to no longer recommend laundry pods due to the health hazard to children. The numbers back up these concerns. Over the past three years, the American…
The word “fiber” may make you think of prunes and senior citizens, but the truth is most kids don’t get enough of this important nutrient that helps keep their plumbing…
The science is simple: Clean hands save lives. We all get that, right? From as early as kindergarten, children and adults hear a similar refrain. Signs around public facilities, posters…
Ever accidentally brushed your teeth with pain relief cream? If so, you’re not alone. You might think it’s mostly kids who are victims of accidental poisonings, but adults actually account…
Fact or myth? Drink milk if you swallow poison. If you get acid on your skin, you should neutralize it. Child resistant is the same thing as childproof. These are…
Poisonings are now the number 1 leading cause of death in the U.S., ahead of motor vehicle accidents and gun violence. As one of the longest continuously running, health and…
For a small, inexpensive, readily available pill that originally came from tree bark and traces its roots to ancient Greece, aspirin remains a modern-day marvel. You may be one of…
It’s here. Pollen counts are expected to top the charts this week, sending many of us scurrying to our local pharmacies to find relief. So many choices, so little time….