Protection & Safety

January 14, 2019, 12:16 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

Most city shelters turn away pet owners — even in winter.

January 13, 2019, 10:32 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

There really is a right way to do it to minimize the damage.

January 7, 2019, 11:49 a.m. by Morieka Johnson

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

December 17, 2018, 2:03 p.m. by Ben Bolton

There's an easy way to avoid this holiday hazard.

November 27, 2018, 11:15 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says keep kids away from high-impact sports.

November 2, 2018, 2:45 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.

October 10, 2018, 11:07 a.m. by Angela Nelson

Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability.

October 10, 2018, 9:33 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

A simple change in how we open car doors.

August 31, 2018, 10:26 a.m. by Jenn Savedge

AAP clarifies its guidelines to make them easier to follow.

August 10, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Jenn Savedge

This pesticide used in farming can affect boys' short-term memory.

July 27, 2018, 9:28 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.

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.