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First aid and safety

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Emergency Kit Essentials That Aren’t Food and Water
Struck by disaster? Without power? These must-haves can sustain you for up to three days.

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How to Choose the Best Sunscreen for You
Top dermatologists share their wisdom on ingredients and SPF levels—plus how much to use, how often ...

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How Dangerous Are Chemicals in Your Food?
Leading health groups have warned Americans about some types of plastic containers and food additive...

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Child Safety: How to Avoid Injuries From Falling TVs
Flat-screen TVs may be thin, but they're getting larger and larger. When not secured properly, they ...

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6 Office Health Hazards—And How to Avoid Them
Office injuries are more common than you think. Learn how to prevent slips and falls, back pain, eye...

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Are You Prepared to Save a Life?
Bleeding can cause death in just five minutes. Here’s how to help keep someone alive until professio...

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Brain Injuries, Concussions Linked to Doubled Suicide Risk
Research shows the increased risk is especially high in the months just following the injury.

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How can I help protect my child from a MRSA infection?
The number of kids requiring hospital care for MRSA infections has doubled since 2000. Pediatrician ...

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Stop the Bleed, Pack a Wound and More: How to Help After an Act of Violence
Treating injuries right away could save a life—and anyone can do it.

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How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
From a first aid kit to batteries, here’s what you need to stay safe in a snowstorm.