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Does your teen have a job, or are they thinking about it? As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to have concerns about their safety. Talking with them about it can help.

From home decorating and road trips to baking cookies and getting ready for guests, the holidays can be busy! Here are eight ways to help make them safe and healthy.

Do you have a home improvement project you plan to tackle yourself? Whether you’re a seasoned do-it-yourselfer or a relative newbie, getting the job done properly requires a pre-project safety plan. So, before you get started, check out these expert tips for making sure your DIY project is injury-free.

Dallas — When it comes to heart-healthy eating, balance is key, the American Heart Association says in a scientific statement published Nov. 2.

Washington — Only 1 out of 5 parents and caregivers seek expert help about installing a car seat or securing a child in a seat – and the majority of car seats brought to child passenger safety technicians for inspection aren’t properly installed and used, a recent data review has concluded.

Nearly 11,000 people 19 or younger visited hospital emergency rooms with fire pit-related injuries between 2006 and 2017, and the majority were younger than 5, according to a study published in the American Burn Association’s Journal of Burn Care and Research in July 2019.

A stimulant with a broad range of physical effects, caffeine is widely considered a drug. So how much caffeine is safe for kids, and at what age?

We all know fruits and vegetables do our bodies good. But did you know that different colors of fruits and vegetables have specific health benefits? By including a variety of them on your plate – called “eating the rainbow” – you can make sure you’re getting the illness-fighting nutrients you need to help your body function at its best.

Fall can present unexpected hazards for pets, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says. Follow these tips to help keep your furry friend safe.

The fall season brings cooler temperatures to many parts of the country. If you’re not ready to turn on your home’s heating system just yet, heating pads and electric blankets are good alternatives – if used cautiously.