Jamie Oliver shows kids what's in a chicken nugget

Baby Sling Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls one million baby slings after suffocation risks are confirmed in some models,

BPA May Cause Irregular Heartbeat

The FDA made a controversial conclusion that BPA (bisphenol A) is not a health risk, but there is new evidence that it may not be good for you. BPA is found in some plastic food containers. A study from the University of Cincinnati found that it causes irregular heartbeats in female rodents. It seems that when BPA is combined with estrogen it may harm the human heart. Female estrogen receptors are responsible for this effect on the heart muscle cells. These cellular changes caused the improperly controlled beating of the female heart. These effects are female specific. While this study is controversial, the FDA is reviewing its previous conclusions. In the meantime, store and heat your food in ceramic or glass instead of plastic. photocredit:reegmo

Video Tip Ep9 – Poison Ivy

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Video Tip Ep8 – Kids and Dehydration

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Pediatric Nurse Tasha Wade RN explain ways to rehydrate your kids.

Pets With Benefits

Pets are lots of fun, but did you know they also provide health benefits? Pets can increase your opportunities for exercise and socialization. They can also lower your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, not to mention keeping you company and reducing loneliness. Having a pet can even increase survival rates among those who have had a heart attack. Pets can help you deal with stress, sometimes even better than a friend or spouse. Having a pet isn’t for everyone—they’re a lot of responsibility, but for most people the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. For more information on how pets can positively impact your health visit: http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/petsandstress.htm
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Video Tip Ep7 - Proper way to bring down a fever

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Video Health Tip Ep6 - SIDS

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