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Preventing Needle Stick Injuries

Preventing Needle Stick Injuries

Needlestick injuries are common and concerning accidents for healthcare professionals, as needlesticks may cause infections like HIV and hepatitis C.

14 Jan 2008

Get Your Vitamin D in the Shade

Get Your Vitamin D in the Shade

People can get their daily requirement of vitamin D by sitting in the shade in the middle of the day…

11 Jan 2008

Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders

Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders

Children born with inherited metabolic disorders that cause organ failure and early death can be treated successfully with umbilical cord…

11 Jan 2008

Honey proves a better option for childhood cough than OTCs

Honey proves a better option for childhood cough than OTCs

Hershey, Pa. – Now that the safety and effectiveness of children’s cough medicines are in question, what can parents do…

10 Jan 2008

Blood Transfusions help Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Silent Strokes

Blood Transfusions help Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Silent Strokes

A group of children who have sickle cell disease and who experience silent strokes showed some relief from the silent…

07 Jan 2008

Heart Risks of Stimulants in Children with ADHD

Heart Risks of Stimulants in Children with ADHD

Stimulant medications used to treat children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may be responsible for an increased number of visits to…

07 Jan 2008

Blood types (blood group)

Blood types (blood group)

Blood types like O negative or Rhesus negative are determined by genetics. They are based on the types of antigens found on the surface of…

04 Jan 2008

Blood function and composition

Blood function and composition

Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.

03 Jan 2008

Food for Healthy Skin

Food for Healthy Skin

Nutrition for healthy skin: Getting the best nutrition you can is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Good nutrition can help maintain an attractive complexion.

19 Dec 2007