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Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding the public that exploring mines – abandoned or active – can be deadly.

Considering renting an inflatable bounce house? Recent research shows that even light winds can send inflatables flying and cause serious injuries and death.

Think you can make up for unhealthy eating habits with strenuous workouts? Think again, researchers say.

The more meds you take, the easier it is to get confused and take too many or not enough, take them at the wrong times, and more. That goes for both prescription and over-the-counter meds.

Because we use our kitchen cutting boards for different types of foods (including raw meats and vegetables), it’s important to keep them clean.

As you and your child get ready for the new school year, how about taking a few minutes to talk about some safety and health basics?

Do you have trouble finding time to exercise during the workweek? A recent study out of Brazil suggests that completing your workouts over the weekend can be just as effective for maintaining good health.

The “9 p.m. routine,” created in 2017 by a sheriff’s office in Florida, is “a nightly reminder to residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their vehicle doors, lock the doors to their residences, turn on exterior lights, and activate all alarms and security systems,” the North Miami Police Department says.

Imagine for a moment that you’ve lost your ability to see, or that your sight has been impaired.

If you’re looking to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, think about planting a garden, say researchers at the University of Florida.