Latest Blog Posts
The latest stories posted by TucsonHealth101.com bloggers
Preventing common birth defects
Posted - 1/12/2011 at 11:48AM by Keith Boesen
In observance of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, here is another special article by the experts at the Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, colleagues of the poison center. The Pregnancy Riskline is a statewide public serves that provides accurate information to callers about possible effects of m...
Resolve To Ring in 2011 Safely
Posted - 12/16/2010 at 10:27AM by Liz Barta
It's nearly time for that last blast of partying - New Year's Eve. Sure, there's plenty of advice available on how to avoid a New Year's Day hangover, but it's a little harder to find tips on avoiding the emergency room. Here's a little advice on safe celebrating. Happy 2011! Remember, all dr...
Keep the Season Merry & Safe
Posted - 12/14/2010 at 10:29AM by Liz Barta
The old Christmas song says the holiday season is "the most wonderful time of the year," and that can certainly be true. By taking a few precautions, you can focus on family and fun this holiday season ¬- and ideally avoid some of the holiday hazards. Here are a few tips from the poison center t...
Dangers for Pregnant Women Lurk in Food & Drink
Posted - 12/8/2010 at 2:29PM by Liz Barta
During this holiday season we offer a special article written by the experst at the Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, colleagues of the poison center. The riskline is a statewide public service that provides accurate information to callers about possible effects a medication or substance may have durin...
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
Posted - 11/8/2010 at 12:41PM by David Friedman
Since allergy is such a prevalent and cumbersome disease, many health-minded individuals have attempted to reduce their children's allergies with primary prevention. While many researchers have also studied genetics, along with ways to suppress the expression of these genetics, there is limited prac...
Seeking Balance During the Holiday Season
Posted - 11/3/2010 at 8:41AM by Kimberley Elliott
Tis the season to seek balance. The winter holiday season can be one that brings much stress and anxiety for some. The key is to take a brief pre-session health and wellness inventory. Sit down, get a pad of paper, and put your thoughts and goals down for the holiday season. Start out with reflecti...
Give thanks for a safe Thanksgiving
Posted - 11/2/2010 at 2:57PM by Liz Barta
You've spent hours on the turkey, just barely avoided botching the gravy and successfully kept the pie crust from burning. Your Thanksgiving meal will be delicious. And by taking a few extra steps, the only discomfort afterwards will be from full stomachs. Here are a few tips from the American ...
Poisoning in 4 Easy Steps
Posted - 10/28/2010 at 11:42AM by Liz Barta
The U.S. Department of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has created some wonderful poison prevention information. Included are very four short videos covering the basics of how to avoid poisonings and what to do if you think you were poisoned. Have a look: http://tinyurl...
Preserving foods safely
Posted - 10/11/2010 at 11:27AM by Liz Barta
This summer I made a trip to Ohio, where home-grown tomatoes can take over the world, and I realized that home canning is coming back into fashion. I saw an ad for a canning class recently from the Pima County Cooperative Extension, too. It seems that with the decline in the economy more people a...
Keep the glow in Halloween
Posted - 10/4/2010 at 10:32AM by Ken Fey
I need to confess something to the readers. I love Halloween. I mean I really truly enjoy the Halloween season. Mostly, I like the candy. By all means, if you are interested in sending candy my way after reading this blog, act on your instincts. The preferred candies are jujyfruits, dots, bottl...
When scorpions meet cats & dogs
Posted - 9/15/2010 at 10:02AM by Keith Boesen
What happens if your pet dog or cat is stung by a scorpion?Around two years ago, we at the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center did a study to learn more about pets with scorpion stings. We asked callers whose dog or cat had been on the receiving end of a scorpion sting if they would agree to...
Splash in pool - not the chemicals
Posted - 9/1/2010 at 2:24PM by Keith Boesen
Jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, clear, sparkling water is especially refreshing on a hot, humid summer day. The attractive water can melt away heat and the cares of the day. But, keeping a pool in top shape takes plenty of determination and dedication. It also takes the cautious u...
'Eggs-amine' your food poisoning risk
Posted - 8/24/2010 at 6:00PM by Liz Barta
You no doubt know about the massive egg recall that started on Aug. 13. Salmonella infections causing food poisoning have been linked to certain brands of eggs. This post is to let you know where to find out whether you have these affected eggs, what to do if you have them and some information ab...
Herbals: Consider them drugs
Posted - 8/16/2010 at 2:38PM by Keith Boesen
It is always satisfying when callers have questions about drug interactions and general drug information because it shows that people are aware of their medication therapy. The other day I spoke with a caller who had a question about medications interacting with the supplement St. John's Wort. ...
Health Coverage Database
Posted - 7/14/2010 at 4:46PM
Access to Health Coverage DatabaseFoundation for Health Coverage EducationU.S. Uninsured Help Line: 800.234.1317Website: www.CoverageForAll.org As many as 45 million Americans went without health insurance coverage at some point during the last year. Many of these people may not have obtained need...
