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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.

  • Operating room fires hurt hundreds each year

    Wed, Nov 02, 2011 9:05 AM

    Video: NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, looks into the increasing rate of fires in operating rooms, leading the FDA to create a surgical fire-safety initiative.

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    Halloween makeup may be hazardous to your health

    Fri, Oct 28, 2011 6:11 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New research uncovers heavy metal cadmium in many varieties of Halloween novelty makeup.

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    Sat, Oct 22, 2011 10:12 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that public restrooms really are as dirty as you think they are.

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    Male-minded safety features put female drivers at risk

    Thu, Oct 20, 2011 7:18 PM by Agence France-Presse

    Women are more likely to sustain injuries in an auto accident because safety features are designed more with men in mind.

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    Consumer groups say junk food ads mislead teens

    Wed, Oct 19, 2011 5:24 PM by Reuters

    Consumer groups are raising eyebrows at PepsiCo, claiming they are disguising their advertising as entertainment and collecting data on teens without consent.

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    How to stay safe this Halloween

    Fri, Oct 14, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Keep the whole family safe this Halloween with these tips for costumes, candy and crossing the street.

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    New teen trend: Vodka-soaked Gummy Bears

    Thu, Oct 13, 2011 7:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Police warn parents about new teen trick of soaking the soft chewable candy in alcohol.

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    Why livestock antibiotics are making your family sick

    Thu, Oct 13, 2011 9:52 AM

    Using antibiotics on farm animals creates super-bacteria resistant to drugs, making it more difficult for you and your family to recover from strep throat and other bacterial infections.

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    Strollers recalled in U.S., Canada over choke hazard

    Wed, Oct 12, 2011 12:12 PM by Reuters

    The stroller manufacturer has received six reports of children mouthing the detached embroidered logo from the stroller's canopy.

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    After disaster, 'Noah' pod could mean difference between life and death

    Mon, Oct 10, 2011 10:57 PM by Hyun Oh, Reuters

    The pod, christened 'Noah' for the maker of the ark, keeps water out and its occupants afloat while protecting them from floating debris.

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    Be prepared: It's National Fire Prevention Week

    Mon, Oct 10, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Make sure your kids know what to do and where to go if a fire starts in your home.

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    Fri, Oct 07, 2011 2:46 PM by Sarah F. Berkowitz

    The season reaches its peak at different times in the United States.

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    Texting while driving doubles reaction time

    Wed, Oct 05, 2011 6:50 PM by Jim Forsyth, Reuters

    The typical reaction time without texting was 1-2 seconds, but while texting it increased to 3-4 seconds, regardless of typing or reading a text.

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    Books for catastrophe preparation

    Wed, Oct 05, 2011 12:26 PM

    Here are five books you'll want on your bookshelf before disaster strikes.

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    Appalled mom wages war on filthy play areas

    Wed, Sep 28, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Dr. Erin Carr-Jordan wants legislation to keep kids' play areas clean and safe.

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