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Planning a family trip over spring break that involves staying overnight at a hotel? If you’ve got a baby, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your young ones safe in hotel rooms.

Want to eat healthier and get more physical activity? Start gardening, say researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Did you know? The expiration date on your at-home COVID-19 tests may have been extended by the manufacturer.

With its nearly nonstop action, it’s no wonder some kids clamor to play hockey. But the sport has its risks, and injuries aren’t uncommon.

Wearing sunscreen during the winter months is just as important as using it in the heat of summer.

When you’re baking cookies or making a cake, do you or your kids lick the bowl or spoon? If so, the Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that eating or handling raw dough or batter can lead to illness.

More than 1 in 4 adults age 65 or older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 3 million older people are treated in ERs for fall-related injuries. Why is this happening?

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases during the winter months, when home heating systems kick into high gear.

Need another reason to cut back on fast food? You could lower your risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, University of Southern California researchers are saying.

Traveling to visit family, relax on a tropical beach or hit the slopes? If you’ll be packing a suitcase or heavy bags, remember to keep safety in mind.