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Pain medication. Cosmetics. Cleaning supplies. Tennessee Poison Center’s message: lock them away.

By Jessica Pasley

But if the unexpected occurs, TPC's hotline is staffed by nurses, pharmacists, physicians and board-certified medical toxicologists

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Stepping back is best for springing forward: tips for dealing with the beginning of daylight saving time

By Jessica Pasley

Go to bed a little earlier than usual. Take a good look at the morning sun when you get up.

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Holiday hazards: Poinsettias are not as bad as you think, but keep toddlers away from Grandma’s purse

By Scott Muir

What toxicology hazards occur during the holidays? A specialist from the Tennessee Poison Center has a roundup.

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Early evening darkness brings dangers for drivers and pedestrians

By Jessica Pasley

The end of daylight saving time means many of us are driving home in the dark

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Time change can be a bear. Here’s how to keep from feeling like hibernating.

By Wayne Wood

The end of daylight saving time doesn't have to mean disrupted sleep and feeling groggy, says a Vanderbilt sleep expert

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How to prepare for a medical emergency: A paramedic’s 10 things you need to know before the ambulance is on the way

By Megan Grahn

Most people do not know what to expect when calling 911. Here is guidance from someone who knows.

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Women band together to renew lactation spaces at VUMC

By Wayne Wood

“Some people consider lactation spaces a human resources benefit; we think of it as a right and an obligation.”

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Fireworks and sparklers are lots of fun, but they can cause terrible injuries; how to celebrate safely

By Jessica Pasley

Protect the eye on the 4th of July

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“Parker, stay with me!” Local family learns firsthand the dangers of multi-passenger UTVs and golf carts.

By Jessica Pasley

Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs

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