CDC: Stay Safe During a Wildfire
It’s important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke. Wildfire smoke irritates your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It can make it hard to breathe and make you cough or wheeze. Children and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or who are pregnant need to be especially careful about breathing wildfire smoke. Check the air quality in your community. Keep smoke […]
CDC: Hand Hygiene in Schools
Promote hand hygiene in your school or ECE program Know when and how to use hand sanitizer CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water because handwashing effectively removes germs, dirt, and chemicals from hands. If soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help staff and children avoid […]
FDA: Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests and Treatments
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. And African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease than men of other races. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that […]
CDC: How do you know if you have a mold problem?
There is always some mold around. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in your home through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brought indoors on clothing, shoes, bags, and even pets. Mold will grow where there is […]
FDA: Facts about E-Cigarettes
The FDA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes (sometimes called “vapes”). The FDA has the legal authority to regulate tobacco products containing nicotine from any source, including synthetic nicotine. Here are some facts to help dispel common myths about e-cigarette use, which is commonly referred to […]
CDC: Pet Food Safety
We all want our dogs and cats to have the best and healthiest food. However, just like our food, pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs. These germs can make pets and people sick. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your pets and family healthy. Safe food […]
CDC: Vegetable and Fruit Safety
What You Need to Know Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables gives many health benefits. But it’s important to select and prepare them safely. Fruits and vegetables add nutrients to your diet that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Also, choosing vegetables, fruits, and nuts over high-calorie foods can help you […]
FDA: Preventing and Treating Head Lice
Head lice affect millions of children every year. Schoolchildren are commonly affected by head lice, which attach to hair and feed on human blood. “Although head lice are a year-round problem, the number of cases usually peaks during back-to-school time in the fall and again in January,” says Patricia Brown, M.D., a dermatologist at the […]
CDC: Medical Tourism – Travel to Another Country for Medical Care
Traveling to another country to get medical care can be risky. Learn about the risks and how to minimize them. Traveling Internationally for Medical Care Each year, millions of US residents travel to another country for medical care which is called medical tourism. Medical tourists from the United States most commonly travel to Mexico and Canada, […]
FDA: Healthy Breakfasts for Kids – Finding the Right Balance
Healthy breakfasts are a must for kids and help keep them going strong all day. The FDA has tips for serving a healthy breakfast to even the pickiest eaters. A healthy breakfast is a must for kids. Skip it and your kids will be playing nutritional catch-up for the rest of the day, says the U.S. […]