Prevention

The Tide Pod challenge: What parents need to know

The latest dangerous teen challenge involves ingesting laundry pods, which can be harmful and potentially fatal.

4 healthy lifestyle habits you need to adopt (based on Vanderbilt research)

These four habits are the best for preventing serious health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.

How to prevent medication errors at home for seniors

Many poisoning cases in the elderly involve medications. Here's how to prevent problems.

Tips for keeping a newborn healthy during the holidays

Germs are rampant and so are the kisses. Here's how to keep your newborn protected during holiday visiting.

How to avoid food poisoning this holiday season

The most common calls to the Tennessee Poison Center this time of year involve food poisoning concerns.

New blood pressure guidelines: More people identified with hypertension

Revised guidelines on high blood pressure mean even more people will be considered "hypertensive."

What parents need to know about antibiotics

Here's what to know before asking your pediatrician for an antibiotic.

Antibiotic resistance and side effects: get the facts

Antibiotics are life-saving drugs but must be used correctly to help prevent antibiotic resistance.

What you can do now to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s later

Alzheimer’s is not a part of growing old. There is no cure for the disease once you have it, but evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle will reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s later in life.