Is Spravato safe and effective for suicidal veterans? What we know and don’t know
Read More »Child & Teen Health
Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.
Keeping your child safe and healthy partly depends on keeping them away from harmful habits and behaviors, including smoking, alcohol, violence, and sexual activities that can harm them.
We scrutinize the latest research and cut through the hype. We keep information from studies and reports up on our website as long as they are accurate and useful. Sometimes the best studies are a few years old.
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For information about how to help your children so that they won’t get cancer as adults, visit our Cancer Prevention & Treatment site.
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NCHR Letter to Mayor Cohn and Members of the Rye City Council Concerning Artificial Turf and Playgrounds
October 16, 2019. We have been contacted by families in Rye who are concerned about the risks of artificial turf and playgrounds. We agree with them that converting grass fields to artificial turf poses unnecessary dangers to children in your community.
Read More »Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
Read More »How Safe are Dietary Supplements?
In their quest for health and beauty, many American adults take dietary supplements to solve all sorts of problems. But do these products really work, and are they safe? Many aren’t. Don’t trust the claims that companies make about either the effectiveness or safety of their products. Even brand name products may not contain what they say they contain, so let the buyer beware.
Read More »What to do About the Flu?
The flu is a very contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness. Learn more about what to do if you have the flu.
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