The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents that benzocaine and lidocaine should not be used on infants and young children to soothe teething pain. Luckily, there are still safe options for teething babies in pain.
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Huffing Glue, Paint, and Cleaners: What You Need to Know About Inhalants
Diana Zuckerman, PhD, Sarah Romano, and Elina Mir. National Center for Health Research What are Inhalants? Inhalants are vaporous substances that are commonly inhaled to experience a mind-altering event or “high.” Many common household substances such as nail polish remover, glues, lighter fluid, hair sprays, and cleaning supplies can be used as inhalants. [1] Common […]
Read More »Understanding the IUD
IUDs are one of the most effective forms of birth control , providing reliable, long-term contraception for women. With hormonal and copper options, IUDs work by preventing sperm from fertilizing the ovum (egg), and they can last from 3 to 10 years. This article explains what you need to know about IUDs, including their benefits, risks, and the latest research
Read More »Are Some Birth Control Pills Too Risky?
YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and other drospirenone hormonal birth control pills have been found to have an increased risk of serious blood clots. However, the FDA has not taken the pills off the market or demanded a black box warning.
Read More »Menopause and Hormones
There are serious risks as well as benefits of taking hormones for menopause. Although the FDA plans to delete most of the Black Box warnings, that doesn’t mean hormones are safe. We make this complex issue as simple as possible. Bottom line: Hormone creams for vaginal dryness are safer than hormone pills or patches.
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