September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. FASDs are a wide range of disorders caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, and the most severe can be fatal. FASDs can be prevented by abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, but the greatest risk is during the first three months of pregnancy, […]
What You Need to Know about Powdered Alcohol
September 8, 2014 By
If you haven’t heard of powdered alcohol, you are probably doing a double-take. Yes, it can and is made, and it may become available to consumers under the brand name Palcohol in September, 2014. The release of Palcohol to the public is very controversial and opponents say it poses a host of dangers, especially to […]
Houseplants for Cleaner Indoor Air
September 5, 2014 By
When we think of air pollution we typically focus on outdoor air, but indoor air can be just as bad or worse. Poor indoor air quality can cause allergies and irritation, and some contaminants can cause long-term health problems including respiratory diseases and cancer. While some people invest in expensive filters to clean the air […]
Brain Injury: What is a Diffuse Axonal Injury?
September 4, 2014 By
Diffuse axonal injury DAI is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can occur without a blow to the head. It is the most common type of severe TBI, and it can be very difficult to detect with standard medical imaging. DAI is the result of the brain moving violently inside the skull, in […]
Fall Allergies and Asthma Triggers
September 3, 2014 By
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, late summer and early fall can be a miserable time of year for you. If you also have asthma, fall allergies can become a life-threating problem. Because the symptoms are so similar, fall allergies are often mistaken for colds, but they need to be treated differently. Allergies and colds […]
Portable Blood Test to Detect Brain Injury is Under Development
September 2, 2014 By
Certain types of brain injuries are notoriously difficult to detect. They do not show up on traditional imaging scans, and those who suffer brain injuries may not experience symptoms right away. Immediately after a brain injury rest, and sometimes medical intervention, can be crucial to survival and prevention of severe disabilities. A portable blood test […]
Fall Asthma Attacks: A Danger for Kids and Adults
September 1, 2014 By
An asthma attack can be fatal. Many people who have asthma do not find out until they have their first attack. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and average of nine people die from asthma every day in the U.S. Fall hosts many triggers for asthma attacks for both adults and children. […]
Avoiding Lawn Mower Accidents and Injuries
August 30, 2014 By
Around 300,000 people are treated for lawn mower injuries each year. Many people, parents included, underestimate the dangers of using a lawn mower. Children are often injured because they start using a lawn mower too soon, when they are not ready to handle it safely. By following basic lawn mower safety, you can greatly reduce […]
School Safety: Minimizing Illness When Your Child Goes to School
August 28, 2014 By
When kids go off to school, they tend to get sick. Even kids who are normally healthy and not prone to illness. When they get sick, it often spreads through the whole family. It can be hard to control what you child does at school and impossible to regulate the behaviors of schoolmates, but there […]
