Treatment of snake bites includes circling the bit marks with a marker, monitor for swelling and call 911.  DO NOT apply cold or ice to the snake bite.  It does no  inactivate the venom and it poses a danger of frostbite. DO NOT use the “cut-and- suck” procedure.  You can damage underlying structures (blood vessels,…

Chocolate has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease before, but in this analysis of recent studies involving more than 100,000 people, researchers find that those who eat the most chocolate on a regular basis reduce their relative risk for heart disease by one-third. Brian Williams NBC News Aug. 30th.

Mom’s who work full time outside the home struggle to “do it all.” A study that looked at 1,200, working Moms found that 66% of these working women had a child under the age of 18 years. The study found that those who expect to balance a career and raising children with ease have an…

Ingested poisons may cause gastrointestinal effects of drowsiness or unconsciousness. DO NOT give water or mild to dilute poisons other than chemicals. Fluids may dissolve a dry poison (tablets or capsules) more rapidly and fill up the stomach, forcing stomach contents into the small intestines, where poisons are absorbed more quickly.

There has been much attention directed at disaster management but until recently the special issues for children in disasters have been largely overlooked.