_ Enjoy Fireworks Season Safely By Jane Farrell articleFireworks produce loud, explosive noises that can reach dangerous decibel levels, often exceeding 150 decibels (dB). To put this into … Read More→
_ Is Popcorn Bad for Your Health? By Jane Farrell articleLately, there have been a number of stories on whether PFAS and have an adverse effect on our health. I … Read More→
_ Is Your Pet's Medicine Safe? By Jane Farrell articleAnyone who’s ever had to give a cat a dose of medicine, you know that it can go sideways quickly. … Read More→
_ How to Safely Wear A Face Mask By Jane Farrell articleMasks are one of the most important ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. You should wear masks in public … Read More→
_ DrivingStaying Safe on the Road By Jane Farrell articleDriving a car is one of the most ordinary, yet one of the riskiest, activities we engage in every day. … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow to Prevent Childhood Drownings By Jane Farrell articleDrowning is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths. In children under the age of four, only birth defects … Read More→
_ COVID-19: Blood Donations Update By Jane Farrell articleThe nation’s blood supply requires a steady supply of donors who generously donate millions of units of potentially life-saving blood … Read More→
_ Children's HealthParking Lot Safety for Kids By Jane Farrell articleA study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows an alarming need for adult supervision in parking lots, with … Read More→
_ Coronavirus PandemicA 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors By Jane Farrell articleAs the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the day in the … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesWhat You Should Know about Products Containing CBD By Jane Farrell articleProducts containing the drug cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including … Read More→
_ How to Keep Your Food Safe - And Avoid Wasting It By Jane Farrell articleBetween the food industry and consumers, Americans are throwing out about a third of our food — about $161 billion … Read More→
_ FDA Testing Frozen Berries for Viruses By Jane Farrell articleAlthough frozen berries should be cooked before using, some people still skip that step, increasing their risk of exposure to … Read More→
_ Health CareSafety of Hospital Patients Still Falls Short By Jane Farrell articleAlthough it’s long been a goal to increase patient safety in hospitals, there hasn’t been nearly as much progress as … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresHow Safe Are Electronic Health Records? By Katherine Grames articleFour years after publication by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), voluntary guidelines designed to … Read More→
_ Hearing Loss5 Ways to Convince Parents to Get Hearing Aids By Jane Farrell articleRepeatedly responding to “What’d you say?” can often be the norm during conversations with aging parents. According to the National … Read More→
_ Play It (Food) Safe This New Year's By Jane Farrell articleWhether it’s a New Year’s Eve party or a New Year’s Day feast, eating with friends and family can be … Read More→
_ Protecting ChildrenLaser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe By Jane Farrell articleMany kids (and parents) who have seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber think lasers are cool. … Read More→
_ Buying Pet Medicines Online: Ensuring Products Are Safe By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: Buying your pet’s medications online may be tempting in terms of cost. But you need to approach the … Read More→