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Teaching Kids to Give Themselves a Timeout0
- Family & Kids
- January 22, 2013
In schools across the country, teachers are beginning to reward well-behaved students rather than point out the misbehaved ones. Utilizing techniques such as "active ignoring" is part of a treatment known as teacher-child interaction therapy" (TCIT). The goal is to improve the instructor's capability to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors in order to focus on teaching.
READ MOREProper hand-washing essential during flu season0
- Health & Healing
- January 18, 2013
The simple everyday action of hand-washing, if done right, can truly help keep you healthy and go a long way in preventing the flu. Dr. Elaine Larson, associate dean of research at Columbia University School of Nursing, explains that some people may not be practicing proper hand-washing techniques. "The biggest mistake is not covering the surfaces most
READ MORERossen Reports: Metal water bottles can endanger kids0
- Consumer Alerts
- January 18, 2013
Popular metal water bottles are posing a surprising danger as kids are getting their tongues stuck inside and undergoing serious procedures to be freed. Today Health, 1/9/2013
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Acetaminophen overdose a danger during flu season0
- Consumer Alerts
- January 18, 2013
Acetaminophen is found in many drugs taken for the flu that, when overused, can lead to liver damage, major health problems or even death. Dr. Donald Gardenier, an assistant professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, says of acetaminophen, "It's easy to take extra because its hidden in so many medications." The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition's
READ MORESleep doctor on sleep aid morning after: “Like driving drunk”0
- Health & Healing
- January 18, 2013
The FDA released new guidelines for the popular sleeping pill Ambien and other sleep aids containing the same active ingredient, cutting the recommended dose for women in half. New studies have indicated that women metabolize the drug differently and that it stays in their system longer, leading to a higher risk of injury due to
READ MOREPatients rarely told about medication errors0
- Health & Healing
- January 16, 2013
Patients and their families are rarely told when hospitals make mistakes with their medicines, according to a new study. Reuters, 1/11/2013
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