Much is written about the epidemic of childhood obesity, but upon occasion, parents become concerned because their child “isn’t eating.” Between 1 and 5 years old, it is normal for a toddler's appetite to slow down. It will probably seem like your child doesn't eat enough, is never hungry, or won't eat unless you spoon-feed her yourself. As long as your child's energy level is normal and she is growing normally, your child's appetite is most likely naturally slowing down. Click here to read more...

 

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Bathrooms are a particularly dangerous part of the home. Common bathroom accidents include scalds, fainting from heat, falls on slippery floors, head injuries from falling against bathroom fixtures, and fractured bones, particularly hip fractures. During the winter months, lying on the floor can cause hypothermia (low body temperature), which along with other medical problems, can be lethal. Click here to read more...

 

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can poison you and kill you if there is too much of it in the air you breathe. Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning. Infants, older adults, and people with anemia or heart or lung disease are particularly sensitive to high levels of CO. Click here to read more...

 

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The frigid air is upon us, when we must be prepared for ice and snowstorms. The following are a few tips to avoid winter-related health problems. Remember when it is time to shovel snow, you may or may not be accustomed to physical exercise, but especially this form of exertion. Click here to read more...