From decorations to roasted turkey, holiday hazards lurk among some of our favorite traditions. In this article, we’re sharing tips for celebrating the holidays safely with every member of your household, from pets to elder relatives. Holiday Decorations Decorating for … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Vaping Lung Injury
It’s hard to miss the news about vaping related fatalities. Hundreds of illnesses and at least twelve fatalities have been reported around the US. In many cases, the individuals who died were in their 20s or 30s, like this case … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Pesticides Like Roundup
Last month, a jury in San Francisco, CA ordered Monsanto to pay $289 million in damages to a man who developed cancer after years of using Roundup (a popular weed killer) in his role as a school groundskeeper. You’ve likely … Continue reading
Safe Sleeping for Infants: Inclined Sleeper Recalls
Fisher-Price, Dorel Juvenile Group USA, and Kids II are among the companies who have recalled inclined and rocking sleepers for infants in the past year. Infant fatalities have occurred in these sleepers, most frequently when the infants rolled from their … Continue reading
Preventing Eye Injuries: Digital Eyestrain
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and school is back in session. It’s a good time to consider whether too much screen time may be harming your child’s visual development—and if it is, learn what you can do … Continue reading