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What should I do if someone is poisoned?

If you have a poisoning emergency, please call the Poison Help line at 1.800.222.1222. A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body when

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

When power outages occur during emergencies such as hurricanes or late winter storms, the use of alternative sources of power for heating, cooling, or cooking ...
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Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

About 3% of colorectal cancer cases are due to an inherited condition known as Lynch syndrome. The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention ...
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Protect Your Kidneys by Controlling Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of kidney disease. However, most people with kidney disease are not aware of their condition. If you ...
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2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Questions and Answers

HHS/CDC NIVW Webinar: 2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Questions and Answers The January 12, 2010 National Influenza Vaccination Week ...
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Sniffle or Sneeze? No Antibiotics Please

CDC advises parents about colds, flu and antibiotics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has news for parents this cold and flu season: antibiotics ...
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When is daylight savings time 2010?

Editor's note: Daylight savings time used in the article should be daylight saving time. ...
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Every Family Has Secrets! Could Diabetes Be One of Them?

Every Family Has Secrets! Could Diabetes Be One of Them? Do you know your family’s health history? Or is it like a secret no one wants ...
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Corey Haim dies probably of pulmonary congestion

Corey Ian Haim, a Canadian actor, has died Wednesday probably of pulmonary congestion at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, according to media ...
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Merlin Olsen dies of mesothelioma

Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame football player, football broadcaster and actor, has died, media reports say. He was 69. Olsen, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma ...
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