Cold & Flu
Cold Comfort: Rating the Effectiveness of Grandma’s Home Remedies
Grandmas are famous for their home remedies and their pithy words of wisdom. From making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear to rubbing
Five Myths about Food Poisoning… and How to Cope with It
Food poisoning. It’s guaranteed to secure some awkward guffaws during a comedy movie, but enduring a bout of this bacteria-driven illness is no laughing matter.
Five Ways to Keep Your Children Safe During the Holidays
Put Away the Scissors, and Enjoy the Festivities Like most people, you probably have a lot going on over the holidays. Getting together with friends
5 Common Fall Injuries and How to Avoid Them
As the most frequent reason to visit emergency rooms nationwide, an injury from slipping and falling is a very real risk, both at home and
Living Well
Ouch! Does This Wound Need Emergency Care?
Minor scrapes and cuts usually don’t require urgent care unless the wound gets infected or is exceptionally slow to heal. With more serious cuts, how
Six Smart Ways to Prepare for Flu Season
Flu season gets into full swing from late fall to spring. At a time of the year when many of us are busier than ever,