What you need to know about the new child car seat guidelines
August 31, 2018, 10:26 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
AAP clarifies its guidelines to make them easier to follow.
Jury rules against Monsanto, says Roundup caused dying man's cancer
August 12, 2018, 9:16 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
At the heart of the case was whether Monsanto knew about the danger of its product and covered it up.
What you need to know about chlorpyrifos
August 10, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
This pesticide used in farming can affect boys' short-term memory.
5 ways to painlessly remove a splinter
July 27, 2018, 9:28 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.
What the ongoing eruptions in Hawaii mean for travelers
July 23, 2018, 12:40 p.m. by Josh Lew
Volcanoes are a big draw on Hawaii's Big Island, but recent events have some asking how safe it is to be there.
This shelter is making things right for survivors of violence — including their pets
June 11, 2018, 3:37 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A woman living in a dangerous situation won't leave her pet behind.
Two-thirds of sunscreens offer inferior protection, says EWG
May 22, 2018, 12:01 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Newest guide rates the safest sunscreens, calls out bad practices.
How safe are gel nails?
May 17, 2018, 11:02 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
Though cancer from UV exposure is unlikely, the manicures can leave your hands looking older and your nails more brittle.
Are LED street lights a health hazard?
April 27, 2018, 10:28 a.m. by Starre Vartan
As residents complain, some cities are reconsidering the bright lights.
8 little known laws you've probably broken
April 6, 2018, 9:21 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
If you've ever sung 'Happy Birthday' in public, you could be guilty of breaking a law.
8 cities with weatherproof walkways
March 15, 2018, 10:07 a.m. by Josh Lew
With a tunnel or skywalk, you don't have to battle the cold, the heat or even the rain.
Should kids with lice stay in school?
March 12, 2018, 9:11 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Many school districts are reexamining ''no nit' policies that keep healthy kids out of the classroom.
That beautiful tattoo of yours may be leaching toxic chemicals into your lymph nodes
March 9, 2018, 10:54 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Tattoo inks contain compounds you wouldn't eat, yet they make their way into the body.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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