Health, Yes Archive — Page 3 of 8

Close-up portrait of a brown-and-white hound dog with long floppy ears and a large black nose facing the camera.
April 11, 2023

Doggone it — be safe

Any dog may bite if surprised or provoked; how to safely interact with Canine World

3D illustration of a white smoke or carbon monoxide detector mounted on the ceiling of a child’s bedroom, with shelves of books, a desk, lamp, and window below.
February 23, 2023

Carbon monoxide can quietly kill you; a detector can save your life

Sources include room heaters, furnaces, charcoal grills, cooking ranges, water heaters, cars and portable generators.

A CR2032 3V coin-cell battery beside a stack of similar batteries.
December 22, 2022

Button batteries can be a safety hazard to young children

They’re tiny, convenient, and oh-so-easy for curious toddlers to swallow

Smiling young girl with curly hair sits on a white background beside a colorful pile of plastic building blocks and a toy train, wearing denim overalls over a yellow shirt.
December 13, 2022

Vanderbilt experts advise keeping safety in mind when buying toys

Because you don’t need an ambulance coming down Santa Claus Lane

Vanderbilt experts say there are potential hazards associated with using glow sticks.
October 25, 2022

Glow sticks are creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky. Here’s how to be sure they’re also safe.

Vanderbilt experts urge caution when using the popular items to light the night

Gloved hands hold a blood sample tube labeled “Monkeypox,” with the positive box checked.
August 16, 2022

Q&A: Reassurance for parents on mpox risk, spread and symptoms

A pediatric infectious diseases expert answers questions parents might have about the risk of mpox risk to children.