Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

  • Karen Klein

    Bullied bus monitor aims to stop bullying

    Fri, Aug 24, 2012 7:53 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Karen Klein, the bullied bus monitor from Greece, NY uses donations to launch anti-bullying foundation.

  • U.S. launches test of Wi-Fi to prevent car accidents

    Tue, Aug 21, 2012 4:09 PM by Agence France-Presse

    The program will enable vehicles and infrastructure to 'talk' to each other in real time to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow.

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  • Sad boy

    Common pesticide found to affect boy's brains more than girls'

    Tue, Aug 21, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos harms boys' brains more than girls'.

  • The invisible bike helmet worn by a woman bike rider.

    The invisible bike helmet: Saving lives and preventing helmet head

    Mon, Aug 20, 2012 10:55 AM by Starre Vartan

    Two Swedish designers have created what many people said was impossible.

  • girl blowing bubbles

    Are bubbles toxic?

    Sun, Aug 19, 2012 6:05 PM by Chanie Kirschner

    While this soapy goodness won't kill you, it's also not the best thing to ingest.

  • John Bonenberger looks at debris on Feb. 29 after a tornado damaged a strip mall where his business was located in Harrisburg, Illinois

    Why disaster recovery plan is a must for small businesses

    Fri, Aug 17, 2012 4:49 PM by Ned Smith, BusinessNewsDaily

    Business owners should be sure to have insurance and alternate locations planned, as well as ways to assist their employees in the event of a disaster.

  • Invisible Bicycle Helmet

    Would you wear an invisible bike helmet?

    Fri, Aug 17, 2012 1:36 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Two Swedish students create a new fashionable bicycle helmet that remains invisible, until you need it.

  • Are sunscreen labels misleading you?

    Fri, Aug 17, 2012 9:22 AM

    Video: Consumers believe that sunscreens with higher SPFs provide more protection, but some doctors are saying the numbers are a marketing ploy.

  • Rich Kids of Instagram

    Are your kids oversharing like the 'Rich Kids of Instagram?'

    Thu, Aug 16, 2012 6:58 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Do you know what — and where — your kids are posting online?

  • school bus and children

    Back to school bus safety

    Wed, Aug 15, 2012 5:50 PM by Amy Feinstein

    With more than 23 million children riding the school bus each day, it's critical to reinforce safety habits.

  • Child in bathtub

    Johnson & Johnson promises to remove toxic chemicals by 2015

    Wed, Aug 15, 2012 2:50 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-groups declare victory as Johnson & Johnson pledges to remove all toxic chemicals from their toiletry and cosmetic products by 2015.

  • Hidden danger: Poorly constructed backyard decks

    Tue, Aug 14, 2012 12:28 PM

    Video: Many aren’t built right, resulting in more injuries every summer.

  • Luxury vehicles flunk new overlap crash tests

    Tue, Aug 14, 2012 9:31 AM

    Video: Only 3 of 11 mid-sized luxury cars and near-luxury cars earned good or acceptable ratings in the latest crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

  • cat cast on leg

    What are my pet insurance options?

    Mon, Aug 13, 2012 6:17 PM by Morieka Johnson

    No one wants to think about their cat in a cast or their dog in stitches, but in many cases it pays to be prepared.

  • Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters

    Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters

    Thu, Aug 09, 2012 6:10 PM by Laura Moss

    Check out these 10 photographs of cats being rescued after disaster struck and find out what you can do to prepare your pets for an emergency.

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