Pet Care

Pet Safety Alert: Beware of Rodenticide

Year after year, rodenticides make our Top 10 Pet Toxins list due to the fact that the ingredients in rodenticide that make it so appealing to rodents, unfortunately has the same effect on cats and dogs. That means that this poison in incredibly toxic and can cause bleeding, kidney failure, seizures or even death. Rodenticide […]

Health News

Study supports safety of COVID-19 vaccines in people with a history of severe allergic reactions

New research addresses ongoing concerns regarding risks of allergic reactions after receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, particularly for individuals with a history of severe allergic reactions. The JAMA Network Open study of employee vaccinations within the Mass General Brigham health care system revealed that although people with such a history reported more allergic symptoms after vaccination, […]

Pet Care

Camping Safety 101: Tips for a Great Trip with Your Pets

The warm weather brings out the nature lover in many of us, including our pets! For many, this means enjoying time outside. Camping can be a great way to spend time bonding with your pet in the great outdoors, but like most activities, it doesn’t come without its challenges. To make sure everyone stays safe […]

Pet Care

Marijuana Safety in Pets

With well over half of the states in the United States having legalized medical marijuana—37 to be exact—and 16 states having legalized recreational marijuana, it is quite clear this drug is becoming more and more popular. This likely means that it can be found in more homes, leading to larger exposures in pets.  While marijuana […]

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Surgical quality and safety rely on institutional leadership, resources, and culture

CHICAGO: Hospital resources and infrastructure dedicated to improving quality and safety are essential for achieving safe and high-quality surgical outcomes. A comprehensive review of four key principles of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Quality Verification Program demonstrates the importance of an overall hospital culture of quality and safety, including top- and mid-level, quality-focused leadership […]

Kids Health

Safety First! Celebrity Parents Teach Their Babies to Swim

These celebrities aren’t wasting any time getting their babies in the water! Dwayne Wade, Kenya Moore and more parents are making sure their little ones know how to swim safely. Wade and  Gabrielle Union‘s daughter, Kaavia, learned how to swim in July 2019 at 9 months. “Ms. Monica said, ‘Go!’ and @kaaviajames just jumped off […]

Kids Health

Safety First! Celebrity Parents Teach Their Babies to Swim

These celebrities aren’t wasting any time getting their babies in the water! Dwayne Wade, Kenya Moore and more parents are making sure their little ones know how to swim safely. Wade and  Gabrielle Union‘s daughter, Kaavia, learned how to swim in July 2019 at 9 months. “Ms. Monica said, ‘Go!’ and @kaaviajames just jumped off […]