Category Archives: Family Health

Summer is peak time for injuries from gasoline exposure

Warm weather means more people are mowing their lawn and doing yardwork and grilling food. While these activities seem innocuous, it’s important for parents to remember that gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, and certain other household cleaning products present a high risk … Continue reading

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Time to remember sunscreen

Now that warmer weather appears to be here to stay, it’s a good time to remember to use sunscreen when spending time outdoors and to watch for sales at local stores so you can begin stocking up on sunscreen for the … Continue reading

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Cyberbullying on the rise in high schools

Do you know a teen who’s been the victim of cyberbullying? Your first thought may be “no,” but new findings show that five out of 30 high school students have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year.   What’s more, … Continue reading

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Children with milk allergies may be allergic to chalk dust

Not too many schools use chalkboards these days, but if your child’s teacher uses a chalkboard, you may want to know about a new study. According to the study published in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & … Continue reading

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Bike safety tips to keep you riding high

With May being National Bike Month, it’s important to not only promote biking as a safe and fun method of transportation, but to remind parents about bike safety information, such as wearing a helmet.  Helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injuries … Continue reading

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Saliva can clean dirty pacifiers and reduce allergy risk

Has your infant ever had their pacifier fall out of their mouth and land on floor at a restaurant or other public place? What did you do to clean it off? Parents use a variety of methods to clean a … Continue reading

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