My friend was 31 years old, at her ideal weight, lead a healthy lifestyle, had no family history of breast cancer, yet was diagnosed with breast cancer and died, leaving her 7 year-old son without a mother. She fought the disease for about four years before it took her life. click to read more...
Beware of Dangerous Over-the-Counter Cold Medicines
Several deaths and illnesses have occurred due to the consumption of some over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. If your child has a cold or a cough, think twice before spooning out medicine to help him feel better or you may end up making him seriously ill or worse. click to read more...
A Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Can Occur at Any Age at Any Time
I spent 12 hours in the emergency room with my nine-year-old last Friday. Out of the blue, he had an anaphylactic reaction to something while in school. His eyes were almost swollen shut and he was having trouble breathing because his throat was swelling. I took him to our pediatrician who immediately called an ambulance and had my son transported to the emergency room. click to read more...
Microwave Popcorn Linked to Lung Disease
Microwave popcorn may have appeared to be an acceptable snack for you and your family but think again! click to read more...
