http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992017/parents-miss-cold-med-rules A new report shows that parents don't pay attention to labels on over-the-counter kids cold and cough medications. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992017/parents-miss-cold-med-rules Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Kristen Fischer Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:09:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/985323/managing-adhd-without-medication ADHD meds often change a child's personality — creating what many kids with ADHD refer to as a zombie state or making them more aggressive. But you can reduce the outbursts and increase attention span by teaching them skills they'll take into adulthood. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/985323/managing-adhd-without-medication Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Heather Barnett Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982733/side-effects-movie-review-sanity-check This psychological thriller is full of twists and turns as a young woman battles her depression with medication. In a complex world where everyone has secrets, Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara explore the point at which reality ends and mental illness begins — crossing that line proves easier than you’d expect. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982733/side-effects-movie-review-sanity-check Entertainment Movies & Reviews Shanee Edwards Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/971915/over-the-counter-drugs-that-may-be-making-you-sick When we get a headache or stomachache, have insomnia or aches and pains, we often reach for quick relief in the medicine cabinet. We're used to masking our symptoms with over-the-counter medications, but don't usually ask ourselves what's causing the problem, and will OTC drugs take care of that? Even worse, many common OTC drugs can make us feel sicker. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/971915/over-the-counter-drugs-that-may-be-making-you-sick Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Michael T. Murray, ND Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971141/stop-medicine-abuse-in-teens-with-the-medicine-abuse-project Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse has grown to epidemic levels in our country, and unfortunately it's rampant among teens. It's time for us all to wake up to medicine abuse and do something about it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971141/stop-medicine-abuse-in-teens-with-the-medicine-abuse-project Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kori Ellis Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/970951/is-it-safe-to-buy-pet-meds-online Every pet owner knows that the vet's office is the most expensive place to buy your pet's medications. If it's a one-time illness, the vet is often more convenient, but what if you have a pet that takes medication daily? To save a few bucks, many of us have turned to online pet pharmacies, but is this practice safe? We’re going to find out. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/970951/is-it-safe-to-buy-pet-meds-online Pets & Animals Diane Mallek Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835065/ivs-during-labor As routine as hearing "push!" in the delivery room, IVs are being administered to laboring women as a precautionary measure. If you're scared of needles, you may be wondering what to expect when IVs are used during labor and delivery. From the benefits of having an IV to intravenous line alternatives, we've shined some light on the use of IVs during labor. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835065/ivs-during-labor Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Michelle Maffei Fri, 20 May 2011 10:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/831345/safety-information-on-infant-and-childrens-tylenol The makers of Tylenol are rolling out new packaging for its infants’ and children’s products to make dosing the medication easier and safer. Overdosing of the active ingredient – acetaminophen – in the products can lead to liver damage. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/831345/safety-information-on-infant-and-childrens-tylenol Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Karen Hawthorne Fri, 06 May 2011 10:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829893/how-to-prevent-urinary-tract-infections The onslaught of a urinary tract infection is clear: The constant urge to go; the burning; the discomfort. For those of us who’ve dealt with recurring urinary tract infections, we’re all too familiar with how the unpleasant events that follow those initial symptoms often develop at a rapid speed. Unfortunately, by the time we make it to the doctor and receive antibiotics to fight the infection, we are likely already experiencing a great deal of discomfort, and sometimes a great amount of pain. What can we do? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829893/how-to-prevent-urinary-tract-infections Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Janice McDuffee Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821072/How-to-safely-store-children-s-medication How medicines are stored impacts both their effectiveness and your child's safety. These important tips from a pediatrician and a pharmacist will keep your family safe so you can get the most from your medications. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821072/How-to-safely-store-children-s-medication Health & Wellness Children's Health Mary Fetzer Mon, 03 May 2010 12:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814952/medicine-cabinet-spring-cleaning-1 Now that spring has sprung, many of us start to purge our home of those items we don’t use or wear, and while the kitchen and bedroom are usually the focus of our spring cleaning tendencies, Susan Gordon, a CVS pharmacist in Tampa, Florida, took some time to explain why our medicine cabinet should also be a priority and how pharmacists can help you replace any of the contents you tossed. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814952/medicine-cabinet-spring-cleaning-1 Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Sarah Kelsey Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/2908/preventing-accidental-overdose-acetaminophen-is-in-many-medications Before you take doses of more than one cold, allergy or flu medication, you should take a good close look at the labels, to make sure you won't be taking too much acetaminophen, a medication found in a lot of sleep medications, pain killers, decongestants and other over-the-counter medications. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/2908/preventing-accidental-overdose-acetaminophen-is-in-many-medications Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/803011/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet Would you ever dream of serving milk long after its expiration date has passed? Probably not. Chances are, when you use up everyday items, anything from bread to batteries, you put them on a list and pick them up the next time you go shopping. However, are you that diligent with your medicine cabinet? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/803011/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Amanda Rock