Bug Off - August, 2007
When I traveled with my family as a kid, we all placed bets on when my sister would get bitten, stung, or otherwise blood-sucked. My mother dutifully sprayed bug repellent on each of us before we headed outdoors, and most of my family returned unscathed...
Lower Your Miscarriage Risk - July, 2007
When Kori Morrison had her first miscarriage, she and her husband, Tom, were upset but still hopeful. After all, she knew that 15 to 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, and most of these women who've miscarried...
Keeping Kids Hydrated - August, 2006
Because of their higher metabolisms, kids get hotter than adults. And they get dehydrated more quickly. In the high heat of late summer that has consequences ranging from fatigue to heat stroke. view article...
Medical Mistakes - January, 2006
At least 44,000 Americans die each year as a result of medical errors and "near misses" in doctor's offices, hospitals and pharmacies. Luckily, a new law calls for tracking medical mistakes. The legislation allows...
Melatonin - January, 2006
Can America's favorite natural sleep aid also increase your odds of beating cancer? Maybe, and that's not all. Since being identified as the "sleep hormone" in the 90's, countless Americans have counted on melatonin......
Thinking Green - July, 2005
Now that you're expecting, your immediate environment is more important than ever. Here's how to steer clear of potentially harmful substances and make your space a healthier place. From the moment you find out you're pregnant, your desire to keep yourself...
Skin Cancer and You: The Scary Truth - June, 2005
I grew up being cautious about the sun. I have fair skin and strawberry blonde hair and my mother was ultra-careful about skin cancer. So, except for a few rebellious moments in my teens, I either stayed out of the sun completely or slathered myself with tons...
When Table Scraps are Toxic - June, 2005
Some foods that are good for you may be deadly for your dog. Memorize this list and let your children know that slipping Bowser one of these items can make him very sick. Raisins; both grapes and raisins can cause vomiting, diarrhea and kidney failure...
Tanning Bed Truths - May, 2005
Craving a sun-kissed look, but concerned about the safety of commercial tanning beds? Don't trust the salon owner to give you the facts, a new Consumer Reports investigation concludes. Among the 296 tanning facilities polled, one-third...
Tune Out Arthritis - December, 2004
If you're one of the 40 million Americans with arthritis, 20 minutes spent listening to music can help reduce the pain, according to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Researchers put 66 patients in two groups...