How to Keep Your Kid Safe During the Fall Sports Season

Fall brings pumpkins, apples, sweaters, and for many families, sports like football, soccer and others. As kids’ fall sports swing into gear, it’s important to take steps to keep practices and games fun, safe and injury-free. While sports are a…

8 Steps to Take after a Dog Bite

Dogs can be furry, cute and loyal companions. But dogs also bite about 4.5 million Americans each year, many of them young children. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially if the bite is near the face or neck. If you or…

Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe from Dog Bites

Each year, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, with about 885,000 of those needing medical attention for their injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About half of dog bite victims are children. Most of…

Seven Mesothelioma Myths

Each year, approximately 3,000 patients are diagnosed with mesothelioma. As a rare form of cancer, there is a lot of confusion about the way the disease develops and the treatment options available. To help you understand the facts about mesothelioma and its…

Parents Can Help Kids with Food Allergies Stay Safe at School

According to Food Allergy Research & Education, one in 13 kids under age 18 experiences severe sensitivity to specific types of food. These children can face potentially lethal injuries just by ingesting ingredients that cause an allergic reaction. Parents have the ability…