Health News

Household Hazards: Staying Safe
Your home is your safe space away from all the safety hazards of daily life. But certain household substances and items can pose serious safety risks to your family.

A Safe and Healthy School Year
Backpack? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Check. Health and safety? With the school year starting, there's another thing not to forget: back-to-school medical needs.

Shedding Light on Lice
With the start of the new school year and as the fall approaches, children may be more likely to come into contact with head lice.

Tips to Prevent the Common Cold
Cold and flu season is here, but that doesn't have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies.

How to Promote Healthy Childhood Weight
Learning habits to maintain a healthy weight in childhood can promote lifelong health.

Essential Oils and Your Health
Essential oils have gained popularity in the past few years and continue to do so. However, if used incorrectly, they may pose harm, especially in children.

Children's Dental Health
When do you take your baby to the dentist? When do you start brushing your baby's teeth? What toothpaste should you use?

Back-to-School Vaccines 101
It's time to head back to school. Do your children have all the required vaccines?

The Risks of Homemade Infant Formula
Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again.

Lice Treatments: Explained
Back to school may often mean head lice season.