Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

  • Spinbrush

    FDA: Spinbrush electric toothbrushes may chip teeth, lead to choking

    Fri, Feb 17, 2012 11:38 AM by John Platt

    A warning is issued as the devices have been found to chip teeth and cut gums.

  • Bowl of pills

    3 new dangerous drug habits of teens

    Fri, Feb 17, 2012 9:35 AM by Allison Becker, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Elementary schoolers on energy drinks, pharm parties and huffing are all on the rise.

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  • Toddler receives liquid medicine

    J&J recalls infant Tylenol over dosing system flaw

    Fri, Feb 17, 2012 8:49 AM by Reuters

    No adverse events have been reported in association with the over-the-counter medication.

  • Smoke detector

    How to prevent a fire

    Thu, Feb 16, 2012 12:23 PM by Amy Evans

    Space heaters, fireplaces, cluttered cords, oil tanks and furnaces can be problem spots for homeowners. Here are some tips for protecting your home from a blaze.

  • Teen drunk driving

    Wed, Feb 15, 2012 4:33 PM

    Far too many teens still drink and drive but strategies to combat the problem appear to be working.

  • A scientist examines a sample taken from a bird at a poultry market

    How secure are labs handling the world's deadliest viruses

    Wed, Feb 15, 2012 7:13 AM by Sharon Begley and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters

    Questions about biosecurity are front and center for global health officials due to a growing controversy over bird flu experiments.

  • Do I really need to restrain my dog in the car?

    Tue, Feb 14, 2012 6:36 PM by Morieka Johnson

    Imagine controlling your car while your dog loses its mind over a cat on the street. And in a wreck, pets can become projectiles, can run away, or even bite.

  • Identity theft

    Web-browser tool protects against tracking, spam and viruses

    Fri, Feb 10, 2012 9:10 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    Is a lack of online privacy bringing you down? A new plug-in blocks both cookies and IP addresses by routing your page requests through their servers.

  • Home contractors

    Avoiding contractor rip offs

    Thu, Feb 09, 2012 3:27 PM by Amy Evans

    We've got seven recommendations to help you avoid getting ripped off by a home improvement contractor.

  • Flooded car

    Buying a used car? Look out for water damage

    Thu, Feb 09, 2012 2:21 PM by Amy Feinstein

    We've got tips for how to avoid buying a car that might have survived a hurricane or been flood damaged.

  • Kids on computers

    How to set up parental controls for your kid's computer

    Thu, Feb 09, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Internet filters can keep kids safe while they surf the World Wide Web.

  • Password

    Too many passwords? Let the cloud help you

    Thu, Feb 02, 2012 2:29 PM by Sue Marquette Poremba, SecurityNewsDaily

    Using the same password for all of your accounts is a no-no, but managing passwords for each one is no easy task.

  • woman opening door, delivery,

    Think you know how to spot a psychopath? Think again

    Wed, Feb 01, 2012 10:44 AM by YouBeauty.com

    A retired FBI profiler explains why you shouldn't trust your gut when it comes to people you don't know.

  • Man in wheelchair struggles with man

    5 heroic acts caught on video

    Wed, Feb 01, 2012 8:54 AM by Shea Gunther

    Check out these amazing clips featuring humans, a whale, 2 dogs and a brood of ducklings.

  • Erin Brockovich

    Erin Brockovich investigates mystery illness affecting N.Y. teens

    Mon, Jan 30, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Celebrity eco-activist suspects environmental causes are to blame for illness affecting teens in upstate New York.

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