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Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

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    How to avoid getting sick on a plane

    Wed, Dec 21, 2011 2:33 PM by Stephen Ursery

    Some simple steps can decrease your chances of catching a cold or the flu while in the sky.

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    Moms' pesticide exposure tied to infection in kids

    Tue, Dec 20, 2011 4:12 PM by Andrew M. Seaman, Reuters

    The compound is a broken-down form of the harmful pesticide DDT and is found in many places around the world.

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    Tue, Dec 20, 2011 4:10 PM

    There are a few structures in the world that can stand up to the strongest of winds and the most devastating of earthquakes.

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    Mon, Dec 19, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Watch this powerful video about the impact that an education can have for women and girls around the world.

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    How to prepare for a blizzard

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 3:48 PM

    Don't be caught unaware by a severe winter storm. Learn how to be ready for a blizzard now.

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    Christmas safety

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 3:30 PM by Stephen Ursery

    Holiday decorations are beautiful, but they can become fire hazards. Follow these tips to protect your family and house.

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  • An offshore drilling rig works in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana

    U.S. offshore drillers need new safety approach

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 11:55 AM by Ayesha Rascoe, Reuters

    Panel recommends that the government consolidate safety oversight of offshore drilling into one agency and move toward a more goal-oriented approach.

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    Did Bumbo ignore child safety in favor of profits?

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 11:01 AM by Mitch Lipka, Reuters

    Bumbo, which is used to help babies sit up before they can on their own, has been an unquestioned success in sales, but its safety record is uncertain.

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    Preparing for an extended power outage

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 10:32 AM by Clint Williams

    What to do when the lights and electricity go out for more than a few hours.

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    New Facebook feature to aid suicide prevention

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 5:50 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Facebook hopes to instantly connect users in need with suicide-prevention counselors.

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    NTSB proposes ban on cell use while driving

    Tue, Dec 13, 2011 6:42 PM by John Crawley, Reuters

    National Transportation Safety Board calls for a nationwide ban on texting and cellphone use while driving.

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    Studies may have overestimated cellphone crash risk

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 4:41 PM by Amy Norton, Reuters

    So-called distracted driving has become a big public health issue in recent years, but the risk may be overestimated.

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    Program cuts teen substance use, behavior problems

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 4:35 PM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters Health

    Teens and their parents attended sessions focused on academic success, making and following household rules, resisting peer pressure and dealing with discrimination and racism.

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    9 things that could ruin your Christmas

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 10:50 AM by Networx.com

    The CDC estimates that 5,800 people take a trip to the emergency room each year as a result of falling while putting up Christmas lights and decorations.

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    Distracted driving is 'major problem,' study finds

    Thu, Dec 08, 2011 2:27 PM by Reuters

    This type of driving death totaled 3,092 in 2010, but the number is suspected to be higher because drivers are often unwilling to admit they are distracted.

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