Health News
FDA Warning: Serious Adverse Events From Eye Drops and Nasal Sprays Ingestion
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that accidental ingestion (swallowing) by children of over-the-counter (OTC; available without a prescription) eye drops used to relieve redness and nasal decongestant sprays can result in serious harm.
Bows and Arrows as Teaching Tools?
What do Legolas , Robin Hood, and Katniss Everdeen have in common? They all use a bow and arrow. With recent movies, books and the London games focusing on archery, kids are following this fad in record numbers.
Keep Eye Drops, Nose Spray From Kids
To a child, over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops and nasal sprays come in fun little squirt bottles. If kids drink the liquid, it can lead to serious health concerns.
Blow to the Head, No Problem?
With America well into football season, the clashing of helmets has led to some major damage and blows to the head. But high school football players aren't too upset about it.
Athletic Trainer To The Rescue
In sports, first there's the athlete. Then the coach. And finally, the athletic trainer?
Outlining New Safety Tricks For Grandparents
Grandparents have always played an active role in raising children. However, their numbers as primary caregivers have been increasing recently. Are they hip to new parenting guidelines?
Meds Often Given Off-Label to Kids
Doctors often have to make choices about medications for children based on information about adults. Research about drugs for children is limited.
"Mother's Kiss" May Clear a Kid's Nose
So your kid stuck a macaroni up his nose again. Now what? Another expensive trip to the emergency room? Actually a "mother's kiss" might really make it all better.
Trampolines May Be Fun — But Not Safe
BOUNCE! Ka-BOOM ! BOUNCE! Jumping on a trampoline is a fun way to "fly" for seconds at a time. But the fun stops when a kid goes flying off the trampoline.
SimplyThick Risky for Babies
Warnings about the use of a product called SimplyThick for children have been expanded by the FDA. Parents should talk to a doctor before giving it to infants.