Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here’s How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns
SATURDAY, Dec. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings.Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce …
Learn MoreLa línea de asistencia de salud mental 988 vuelve a funcionar tras un corte que duró un día
VIERNES, 2 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una línea de asistencia nacional a la que las personas pueden llamar en caso de una emergencia de salud mental sufrió un corte durante todo un día, antes de ser restaurada a última hora del jueves.La…
Learn MorePut Safety at Top of Your Holiday Toy Gift List
SUNDAY, Dec. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting toys for some of the tots in your life this holiday season? Experts at Penn State Health offer tips on making safe choices.Each year, about 200,000 U.S. children end up in the emergency room with a toy-…
Learn More988 Mental Health Hotline Back in Business After Daylong Outage
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The national hotline that people can call in a mental health emergency went down for a day before it was restored late Thursday.Those in crisis could still reach counselors by texting 988 or visiting 988lifelin…
Learn More988 Mental Health Hotline Back in Business After Daylong Outage
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A national hotline that people can call in a mental health emergency went down for a day before it was restored late Thursday. Those in crisis could still reach counselors by texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline…
Learn MoreFDA Moves to Ease Restrictions on Gay Men Giving Blood
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Food & Drug Administration policies that have limited blood donations from men who have sex with men may soon ease.At the moment, FDA policy does not allow blood donation from men who have had sex with o…
Learn MoreSu hijo está enfermo. ¿Debe llamar al médico o ir a emergencias?
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Es un dilema común cuando su hijo está enfermo: ¿Llama al médico, va a atención de urgencias o se dirige directamente a la sala de emergencias?Si no es una emergencia, una llamada al pediatra de s…
Learn MoreYour Child Is Sick. Do You Call Your Doctor or Head to the ER?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?If it’s not an emergency, a call to your child’s pediatrician may …
Learn MoreKeeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving’s hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.The nation’s leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice…
Learn MoreLas emergencias de EE. UU. están abarrotadas, y esto afecta a los pacientes en otras salas
MIÉRCOLES, 16 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un departamento de emergencias abarrotado y desbordado aumenta el riesgo de muerte y sufrimiento de los pacientes de todo el hospital, advierte un nuevo estudio.”Mientras más abarrotada estaba la …
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