Warts are common skin infections that can affect any area of the body, but tend to occur on the fingers, hands, elbows, and bottom of the feet. Warts generally don’t cause serious problems, so they may not need to be removed. There are several types of warts, including common warts, …
Lead Poisoning
About Lead Poisoning If you have young kids, it’s important to find out whether there’s any risk that they might be exposed to lead, especially if you live in an older home. Many toys and other products from outside the United States have also been found to contain lead. Long-term …
Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Whether it’s a snow day home from school, an unexpected business appointment, or a childcare arrangement that fell through, situations are likely to arise where you feel you have little choice but to leave your child home alone. It’s natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids …
Making Sure Your Teen’s Job Is Safe
Teen Safety at Work Your 13-year-old comes to you and asks permission to start babysitting so she can earn enough money for that new video game. Or maybe your 16-year-old wants to work at the local fast-food restaurant so he can save money for a car. If you’re like many …
Making the Holidays Safe
Family gatherings, special traditions, delicious treats — the holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, especially for kids. Unfortunately, for emergency room doctors it’s also one of the busiest. Learn how to protect your little ones from some common holiday dangers, so you and your family can …