New Acetaminophen Concentration for Infants In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can … Continue reading “Important Changes in Acetaminophen Doses for Infants and Adults”
Article at a Glance • Sometimes it takes 10 tries before children will eat a new food, so don’t give up. • Avoid power struggles by resisting the urge to nag or force your children into eating vegetables. • Having fun and getting creative with presentation can help kids get excited about veggies. We all … Continue reading “You Scream, I Scream, We all Scream for-Veggies?”
If you are hosting any BBQ’s this summer, add Teriyaki Turkey Burgers to your menu! These are delicious and a nice change from a traditional burger. Ingredients: • 1 egg • 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts • 1 TBL Teriyaki sauce • 1/2 onion, chopped • 1 pound … Continue reading “Teriyaki Turkey Burgers”
Article at a Glance • Study highlights the potentially fatal risks involved in allowing players to continue participating in a sport after suffering from a suspected concussion or head injury. • “Second-impact syndrome” occurs when an individual suffers a second head injury following an unhealed concussion. This second impact can result in a catastrophic swelling … Continue reading “Study Sheds Light on Concussion Risks for Young Athletes”
Article at a Glance • People are more likely to get cancer from obesity and lack of exercise then they are through exposure to cellphones and chemicals. • Most people are not exposed to carcinogens at a level that will cause cancer. • Instead of living in fear, decide to make reasonable efforts to avoid … Continue reading “Obesity and Unhealthy Lifestyles More Likely to Cause Cancer Than Chemicals”