Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

Boating safety

Wed, Dec 07, 2011 11:54 AM

Be prepared with boating safety practices and supplies before heading out on the water.
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Bullied boy vows to persevere
Wed, Dec 07, 2011 5:05 AM by Jenn Savedge
Middle schooler Jonah Mowry shares his story in a brave and emotional video that you need to watch.
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Japan sets radiation levels for school lunches
Tue, Dec 06, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Government directive sets upper limit for radiation in school meals.
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Winter driving tips

Wed, Nov 30, 2011 12:33 PM

When the weather outside is frightful, use these tips to avoid problems on the road.
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Do standard car seats protect overweight kids?
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New research looks at how well car seats protect kids of a broad range of ages and sizes.
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Preparing for catastrophes
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 3:47 PM by Clint Williams
Here are some general tips you can use to be prepared for almost any type of catastrophe.
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Chevy Volt under investigation for fire risk

Fri, Nov 25, 2011 7:03 PM by Reuters

The NHTSA said it was taking the action after the re-creation of a May crash test resulted in fires in 2 out of 3 tests.
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When the bully is the teacher
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 6:57 AM by Jenn Savedge
Teacher-bullying is more common than most parents would ever imagine.
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William Shatner's awesome Thanksgiving safety PSA
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 12:32 PM by Michael d'Estries
Actor stars in an overly dramatic video warning about the dangers associated with deep-frying a whole turkey.
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Congress holds hearing on Safe Chemicals Act today
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 9:11 AM by Jenn Savedge
There is still time to call, tweet, or Facebook your elected officials and ask for support.
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Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles on steering

Wed, Nov 09, 2011 1:30 PM by Reuters

Toyota is recalling 550,000 vehicles worldwide, including more than 420,000 in the U.S., to replace an engine component that could hamper steering.
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Survey finds sexual harassment common in middle school
Tue, Nov 08, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds 56 percent of girls and 40 percent of boys have been targets of sexual harassment in middle school.
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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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Warning: Steer clear of public potties
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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