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FDA Approves AirPods with Hearing Aid Features
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to software that enables Apple AirPods Pro 2 (along with other compatible AirPod devices) to function as hearing aids when paired with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone or iPad. A quick Google search reveals that the average price for adult hearing aids is between $2,000[…]
Safety Checklist: Back to School
Class will soon be in session. Now is the right time to refresh your memory on some important back to school safety tips! Every year as summer winds down, the National Safety Council (NSC) releases recommendations on how parents and caregivers can best keep kids healthy and safe throughout the school year. We have compiled[…]
Dozens of Young Lives Lost Each Year from Being Left in Hot Cars
It is never a bad idea to have a brief refresher course on how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle, no matter how short the time may be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 970 children have died from heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when[…]
As High Temps Sweep the Nation, Remember Heat Safety
Last summer was the hottest recorded summer in 2,000 years – and this summer has over a 60% chance of being even hotter. Millions of people in the tri-state area seek refuge from scorching temperatures at the beach or pool, cooling down along with family and friends. With plenty of the summer season still left[…]
Kid’s Health Alert: Peanut Allergies
Like many other allergies, peanut allergies can range from mild to severe. In some cases, they are fatal. Food allergies like these can be particularly difficult for parents and caretakers to navigate since they are not always able to monitor what their child is eating or may encounter while at a friend’s house, school, playing[…]