Man dies after going swimming with new tattoo
June 2, 2017, 2:14 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A case study suggests fresh tattoos and flesh-eating bacteria can be a deadly mix.
Send naked mole rats, not naked pics of yourself, Canadian PSA tells boys
June 2, 2017, 1:42 p.m. by Angela Nelson
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection's ad campaign aims to educate teen boys about the dangers of sexting and 'sextortion' using a funny-looking mascot.
73 percent of sunscreens don't work
May 23, 2017, 12:01 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Environmental Working Group's 11th annual sunscreen guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,400 products.
15 hilarious sunscreen fails
May 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Bonus: Tips for applying sunscreen to avoid your own epic fail.
Why can't kids use sunscreen at school?
May 17, 2017, 4:46 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Without a doctor's note, your kid could be out of luck.
How a protein called NFL could help detect concussions faster
March 31, 2017, 8:55 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Researchers hope the NFL-protein could one day help them diagnose head injuries during a game.
How to treat a jellyfish sting
March 22, 2017, 9:56 a.m. by John Donovan
For the record, you shouldn't urinate on it.
Is it OK to spy on your teen?
March 8, 2017, 11:34 a.m. by Angela Nelson
It's not spying if teens know their activities are being monitored.
Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails
January 25, 2017, 11:55 a.m. by Sami Grover
If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.
Why do we respond when we hear a scream?
January 12, 2017, 11:10 a.m. by Angela Nelson
A blood-curdling shriek tells our brains something is wrong — and here's the science behind this evolutionary life-saving behavior.
Mom's scary nanny-cam video is an important safety reminder to all parents
January 4, 2017, 9:54 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
It's hard to watch this 2-year-old boy get pinned underneath a fallen dresser, but you should. And thankfully, he's OK.
Mom walks 26 miles in the snow to save family stranded during a blizzard
December 27, 2016, 1:14 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
The marathoner and triathlete credits her will to see her family again for keeping her alive.
The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood: The forgotten tragedy too bizarre for the history books
November 28, 2016, 1:05 p.m. by John Platt
A 30-foot wave of molasses claimed the lives of 21 people and injured 150 more.
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
