Living Well Black
About once a month, a child between the ages of 7 months and 10 years old dies from strangulation by a “window covering cord” — which is a cord on or in blinds, shades, or draperies. Even more children are seriously injured. Injuries can occur when a child is able to reach cords inside or …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents and caregivers not to use the prescription drug “viscous lidocaine” on a child’s gums to numb teething pain. “Viscous lidocaine” is a prescription drug often prescribed for chemotherapy patients to treat ulcers in the mouth. Dentists also may use it to stop the gag reflex during …
It’s late July and there is still plenty of warm weather for fun at the pool. However, if you have children, make sure to follow some simple rules to keep them safe from drowning. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), among racial groups, African Americans have reported the most limited swimming ability. In fact, …
The Washington Post reported today that U.S. poison centers are experiencing a dramatic rise in reports of incidents involving e-cigarettes. Between September 2010 and February 2014 these calls have increased from one to 215 per month. E-cigarettes contain very concentrated amounts of liquid nicotine — a toxin — which is heated in the e-cigarette to …
According to a report by Reuters Health, a new survey supports past research findings indicating that minority children too often are not placed in booster seats and car seats appropriate for their age. The study, conducted by pediatrician Michelle L. Macy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is based on surveys of 600 parents of children …
