Results for "Poison Prevention"

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How to Avoid Dangerous Interactions from Supplements and Medication
You might take supplements to try to improve your heart health, boost your immune system, protect your joints or make up for any nutrients you might be...
October 05
Teach Me
Lead Poisoning: Protect Your Family from This Avoidable Risk
When you think of lead poisoning, older homes with peeling paint may come to mind. You might think that if you live in a newer home or your paint is intact,...
September 06
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Is the Herbal Product Kratom Safe or Harmful?
A tropical plant that is part of the coffee family is growing in popularity in the U.S. It is a stimulant with opioid-like effects, but don’t expect to...
May 12
Better Me
Do I Need Medication-Assisted Treatment for an Opioid Addiction?
The opioid crisis, which affects millions of people in the U.S., shows no signs of stopping. Misusing prescription and non-prescription opioids have led...
April 16
Better Me
What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something
Children are curious little humans. In their earliest years of life, their five senses are on high alert. They explore their world by touching everything—even...
December 30
Teach Me
These 8 Hangover Myths Aren't True - Here's What Does Help
Regretting the bevvies you had last night? A night of drinking alcohol – beer, wine, and liquor – seemed like a great idea at the time, but you’ve woken...
November 16
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What Can Go Wrong When You Mix Alcohol and Medications
Suppose you’re taking an antibiotic for an infection, treating pain with Tylenol or Advil, or using medication to control heartburn. You might not think...
October 28
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Kava & Psychedelic Beverages: Are They Safe?
“Cracking open a cold one” means something different to just about everyone. Whether it’s a local IPA, a hand-mixed cocktail, or a diet cola, the goal...
September 19
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Don’t Forget to Clean These Common Household Items
“Wash the dishes, do the mopping! And the sweeping and the dusting!” You don’t live with your evil stepsisters, and you don’t have an army of woodland...
July 25
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How to Get Those Icky Germs Off Your Fruit and Veggies
Sometimes it’s apparent that you need to wash your produce. Those potatoes or carrots you grew yourself or bought at the farmers market probably have a...
June 20