Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

Protect your home and family with the latest tips on catastrophe preparation and home & auto safety.

  • Could your child survive alone in the woods?

    Wed, May 15, 2013 12:03 PM by Sami Grover

    There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are more age-appropriate for children than teaching them how to skin a squirrel for supper.

  • Cellphone driving deaths: Toll is higher than you think

    Mon, May 13, 2013 7:08 PM by Jim Motavalli

    A new National Safety Council study reveals that cell-related traffic fatalities are significantly under-reported. And guess what? It doesn't really matter if your state has a hands-free law.

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  • Teens who text and drive also don't wear seatbelts

    Mon, May 13, 2013 8:30 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    A study found that texting while driving was linked with a 23-fold increase in the risk of a crash or risky driving.

  • Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports

    Fri, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM by Melissa Breyer

    Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.

  • How far can you drive on a flat tire?

    Thu, May 09, 2013 3:50 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

    It's possible to drive several hundred yards before you irreparably destroy the tire.

  • Child abuse prevention ad targeted to kids

    Mon, May 06, 2013 6:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New ad aims to stop child abuse with secret message that can only be seen by kids.

  • Drowsy driving: It's more dangerous than you think [Infographic]

    Thu, May 02, 2013 5:06 PM

    No matter how much caffeine you chug, there are days you just shouldn't be behind the wheel. Here are the stats to prove it.

  • Coin-operated machines factor into high injury rate for amusement rides

    Wed, May 01, 2013 10:10 AM by Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily

    The most common way children got hurt was from falling in, off or against a ride.

  • Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails

    Fri, Apr 26, 2013 12:06 PM by Sami Grover

    If you have young kids, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.

  • How not to get stung by bees

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 2:38 PM by Networx.com

    These pollinators really aren't out to get you, after all.

  • Rebounding from adversity: 7 cities that have survived tragedy

    Tue, Apr 16, 2013 3:33 PM by Melissa Breyer

    Whether at the hands of Mother Nature, terrorism, or a lone gunman, these cities prove the resilience of the human spirit when faced with disaster.

  • Would you let your child work on a farm?

    Mon, Apr 15, 2013 6:08 PM by Sami Grover

    A recent tragedy highlights a neglected problem in the U.S. What should a parent do? First, know the risks.

  • Jury awards $11.5 million in helmet lawsuit

    Mon, Apr 15, 2013 12:45 PM by Melissa Breyer

    The family of a partially paralyzed high school athlete wins verdict against helmet maker, Riddell.

  • Spring sports safety tips

    Mon, Apr 08, 2013 4:15 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Make sure your child is ready to play this season.

  • Are seniors being swindled by scooter companies?

    Thu, Apr 04, 2013 12:17 PM by Melissa Breyer

    There's a bizarre cast of characters behind those power wheelchair ads, including 'brainwashed' patients and coerced doctors. It all adds up to Medicare fraud.

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