CDC: Respectful and Equal Maternity Care
Many Women Report Mistreatment During Pregnancy and Delivery Every mom deserves respectful and responsive care during pregnancy and delivery Maternal death rates in the U.S. rose from 2018 to 2021. More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaska Native women have the highest rates of pregnancy-related […]
FDA: Pet Turtles: A Source of Germs
The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but turtles can make people sick. The most common germ spread from turtles is called Salmonella. People can get Salmonella by coming in contact with turtles or their habitats. Small turtles are especially a problem because kids are more likely to put these animals in their mouths, kiss them, and […]
CDC: RSV in Babies
Symptoms People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected. Symptoms of RSV infection usually include These symptoms usually appear in stages and not all at once. In very young infants with RSV, the only symptoms may be irritability, decreased activity, and breathing difficulties. Almost all children will have […]
FDA: Tips to Reduce Food Waste
We can all play a part in reaching the national food waste reduction goal – to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. Start using these tips today to reduce food waste, save money, and protect the environment. At the Grocery Store or When Eating Out In the Kitchen – Storage and Prep At […]
CDC: Staying Healthy Around Pets and Other Animals
Understand the Risks and Benefits of Pets There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. Most households in […]
FDA: Safely Soothing Teething Pain in Infants and Children
Teething is a normal experience for infants and children, but it can be painful. Many well-meaning parents and caregivers who want to ease a child’s pain might turn to products that could be harmful. Soothing children’s gums with prescription or nonprescription medicines containing benzocaine or lidocaine – or homeopathic tablets and other products – might […]
CDC: Effects of Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine
Why it’s an issue Drinks that have both alcohol and caffeine can cause harm. Caffeine is a substance that makes people feel alert. However, when used with alcohol, caffeine does not reduce the effects of alcohol on your body. Health risks Drinking alcohol that is mixed with caffeine can make you drink more, which could […]
FDA: Bottled Water Everywhere – Keeping it Safe
Consumers drink billions of gallons of bottled water each year. Here’s how the FDA helps keep it safe. Seems like almost everyone is carrying a bottle of water these days. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled water products, working to ensure that they’re safe to drink. The FDA protects consumers of bottled water […]
FDA: How Safe are Color Additives?
Color additives give the red tint to your fruit punch and the green hue to your mint-flavored toothpaste. They are dyes, pigments, or other substances that can impart color when added or applied to a food, drug, cosmetic, or the human body. They can be found in a range of consumer products — from cough […]
CDC: Seat Belts
KEY POINTS Overview Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the United States, and most people who are killed in crashes are passenger vehicle occupants (drivers and passengers). Of the 45,404 people killed in crashes in 2021, about 27,242 (or 60%) of these were passenger vehicle occupants. Passenger vehicles include […]