12/02/2021
Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products and Therapies that Claim to Treat Autism
There is no cure for autism. So, products or treatments claiming to “cure” autism do not work as claimed. The same is true of many products claiming to “treat” autism or autism-related symptoms. Some may carry significant health risks.…
09/29/2021
Keep Lilies Away From Your Cats
Many people have Easter lilies in their home this time of year, but this could be dangerous if they have a cat. FDA warns that cats can suffer acute kidney damage and even die after eating even a small part of a lily.…
09/17/2021
Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve
May is National Lupus Awareness Month, a good time to think about lupus and the challenges it presents to patients. Learn about this chronic, autoimmune disease and the promise of future therapies.…
09/09/2021
Focusing on Contact Lens Safety
In addition to offering flexibility and convenience, contacts help correct a variety of vision disorders. But contact lenses also present potential risks. See these safety basics, including information on proper hygiene and proper practices for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing your lenses.…
08/31/2021
5 Things You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents 12 through 17
Adolescents 12 through 17 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. In a clinical trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine the most commonly reported side effects following vaccination in people 12 through 15 were mild to moderate and consistent with those reported in participants 16 and older.…
