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Don’t simply get the lead out. Keep it out. And move on from mercury, too. A recently published resource from the Environmental Protection Agency is aimed at lowering children’s exposure to hazardous heavy metals in community settings.
When you think of home fire safety, you might not think of your garage – but you should. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 6,600 home garage fires result in 30 deaths and 400 injuries each year.
It’s common knowledge that when bike riding, skateboarding or rollerblading, you should wear a helmet for safety. But do you know how to properly fit a helmet?
Many families will be hitting the pool or beach in the coming months. It’s important to understand what “swimmer’s ear” is, how to recognize it and what to do if you suspect your child has it.
Falls are common among adults 65 and older. More than 1.6 million older U.S. adults go to ERs annually for fall-related injuries, and falls are the No. 1 cause of “fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence and injury deaths,” according to the National Institute on Aging.
Spring has sprung, and you’re on a mission to bust dust, banish mildew and annihilate the merest hint of mold. But how safe are your cleaning supplies?
Do you take long naps? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.
People who have cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators “can be reassured that charging electric cars with high-power chargers is safe,” European researchers are saying.
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