6 Social Media Challenges and Myths You Should Talk to Your Kids About
As parents, we want to believe that our children are making safe and healthy choices, but many social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok are prime for risky behavior. In recent years, there have been millions of videos and pictures of youth engaging in challenges or dares that can sometimes have very scary consequences.
Is It Safe to Take Expired Medications?
“Should I take expired medications?” Although this question may sound simple, the answer is a bit complicated. It all begins with safety. The mandated expiration date traces back to a law passed in 1979 requiring drug manufacturers to provide a specific date on their medications to guarantee potency and safety of the product up to that date.
Which side effects are most often searched on Google?
You know that moment when you start typing in the Google search bar and it automatically completes what you were thinking? A feature liked by some, but bothers others. Here at the Missouri Poison Center, we put Google to the test to find out the most common drug-related questions that people are searching.
Armadillo – The Little Armored One
Fun Facts About Armadillos They are the only mammals with a hard shell. They flee into thorny patches that predators avoid and dig their way to safety. Armadillos always give birth to four identical pups. Their embryo splits into four. This makes them good candidates for fertility research. Babies leave…
The Top 3 Medication Mishaps to Avoid this Summer
The best part of summertime is fun in the sun, but did you know that some commonly used medications make people more sensitive to the sun and the heat? There are also storage concerns certain medicine. Here’s how to avoid our Top 3 potential dangers and medication errors during the hot summer days.