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Imaginarium Activity Recall: Toys R Us Recalls Toys for Choking Hazard

By: Charisse Van Horn

Dollar Tree Recalls Insect Toys: Stuffed Insects Recalled for Choking Hazard

By: Charisse Van Horn

Recalled Children's Storage Bins: Kids Containers Sold at Lowes Recalled for High Levels of Lead

By: Charisse Van Horn

Genetic Non-Discrimination Act: US Government to Make Individual’s DNA Test Results Private

By: Tamara S. Andrew Birch

Beco Baby Carrier is Recalled: Manufacturer Recalls Butterfly Infant Carrier

By: Charisse Van Horn

BPA Bottle Phase Out: Baby and Water Bottles with BPA Voluntarily Removed from Shelves

By: Tamara S. Andrew Birch

Choosing a Safe Playground: Keeping Kids Free from Danger in Recreational Parks

By: Charisse Van Horn

Wal Mart Hip Chain Recall: The CPCS Recalls Key Chains for High Lead Levels

By: Charisse Van Horn

Safe Sunbathing for Sun Worshipers: Sunbathing and skin protection tips for adults and children

By: John Howe

Bisphenol A Concerns: US and Canadian Governments Report Findings About BPA Exposure

By: Tamara S. Andrew Birch

Can Credit Affect your Healthcare? New Medical Credit Score Causing Concerns Among Industry Watchdogs.

By: Keith Lauren

Fluoride In Our Drinking Water: The Reason For Filters

By: Ken Kashubara

What's in a First Aid Kit? The Well-Stocked Medicine Chest or Emergency Kit Should Have Basics

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Hands-Only CPR: The AHA Introduced a New Technique for Saving Adult Lives

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Drowsy Driving Danger: Protect Yourself and Your Family from this Growing Risk

By: Jon Thompson

Electronic Prescribing Mandates: New Laws May Impose Reimbursement Restrictions for Non Compliance

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Snoring more than Embarassing: Sleep Apnea a Danger to your Health

By: Howaida Sorour

Flu Shot May Not Be Effective: Type B Strain Not Covered by This Year's Flu Vaccine Emerging

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mutant Strain of Influenza Found: Tamiflu Ineffective Against this Drug-Resistant Form of Flu Virus

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu: Influenza Affects the Respiratory System with Specific Symptoms

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Another Case of XDR TB Exposure: Female Exposes 44 Passengers to Rare Form of TB

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Merck Recalls Vaccines: What Concerned Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Risk

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Five Rights of Medication Safety: Avoid Serious Errors by Observing These Tips

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Medical Malpractice and Healthcare: How Frivolous Lawsuits Affect the Way Doctors Provide Patient Care

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

Families and Acute Illness: Tips for Helping Families Dealing with an Acute Illness

By: Rebecca Birchler

What is MRSA? A Super Bug Kills More Than AIDS?

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Children's Cold Medicines Warnings: The FDA Says Stronger Warning Labels are Needed

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Avoid Medication Errors: Don't Rely on Prescription Labels for Information

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus on the Rise: Canadian Cases Rise Significantly Over 2006 Data

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Education Improves Health Status: Using Healthcare Economics to Discuss U.S. Healthcare Issues

By: Feature Writer Aurae Beidler

Number of Uninsured Rises Again: New Figures Show 47 Million Medically Uninsured Americans in 2006

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Basics of Emergency Preparedness: How To Develop a Personal Disaster Plan

By: Cheryl Curtis

SCHIP Needs Your Support: Uninsured Children in the U.S. Need Their Coverage Reauthorized

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mosquito Bite Hazards: Protect yourself and your loved ones this summer

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

AMA Wants Clinics Investigated: Possible Conflict of Interest Exists With New Retail Clinics

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Methyl Salicylate Overdose: Pain relieving cream causes teen's death

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Controversy Builds Over TB Case: Was the patient properly infomed about his disease?

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Bird Flu May Be In Check: New Research Could Be Key to Treating and Preventing a Pandemic

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Siesta, Spanish healthy Tradition: Naps Have Become something more than just a Tradition

By: Angeles Fernández

Nurses Week May 6-12, 2007: Nursing A Passion and a Profession is ANA's Theme for 2007

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Two New Books To Consider: The Dry Eye Remedy and What You Don't Know Can Kill You

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Talk to Your Doctor: Knowledge is Important to Improved Health Status and Outcomes

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Personal Medical Records: Maintain Your Own Copy of Your Medical History

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mandatory HPV Vaccination: Looking Past the Issue of Sex

By: Ashlee D. Parker

March Health Observances: Health observances help raise awareness and promote prevention

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Why Peanut Butter is Recalled: Salmonella in Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Nursing Shortage: Critical Shortage Affects Everyone

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Nurses Are Most Honest and Ethical: Gallup Poll Results are in and Nurses Top the List Again!

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Hypertension Management Study: High Blood Pressure is Managed Beter in the U.S. Than in Europe

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Making Healthy Resolutions Stick: Making lifestyle changes for your health requires more than just a r

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

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