According to the Institute of Medicine, at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured, and killed each year by avoidable errors in prescribing, dispensing, and taking medications.Patients must ..

The winter holidays are upon us. And while they were not created expressly for the benefit of children, youngsters take great delight in the festivities surrounding this magical time of year.However, ..

Swimming is great exercise and wonderful entertainment for children. Nevertheless, drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death in children. Each year, about 1,000 children drown and a..

John was following his doctor's orders. The 50-something executive was taking his daily bicycle ride to improve his health. This evening, though, he altered his routine and opted for a more scenic rou..

Urging kids to "Run along and play" should not amount to sending them off to harm themselves. Sadly, that's too often the result.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more t..

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than two million unintentional human poisoning exposures a year in the United States, and approximately 20,000 deaths. About..

Jay was a whiz at research. He had a Ph.D. in chemistry, and he prided himself in the thoroughness of his technical reports. He had no tolerance for sloppy documentation.All of which heightened his sh..

Grandchildren are truly a blessing. They rejuvenate and bring a great new sense of excitement and discovery. And there's always that wonderful feature that you can hand them back to your children when..

Jack was the picture of health, even at age 75. He loved life, and all of his outdoor pursuits, especially squirrel hunting.It wasn't taxing, and he didn't have to travel far from home to do it. He ar..

Kids can find a lot of things to be frightened of at school. There's algebra, for instance, and chemistry, biology, Great Expectations, bullies, and that awful green stuff they serve in the cafeteria...

You really have to wonder what Shirley and her friends were thinking as they roared their motorboat up and down the Mississippi River. First, they drank too much alcohol under the steady gaze of a hot..

Betty is one of the best grandmothers ever. But the day she entered the bedroom and saw the cord from the window blind entangled around her grandson's neck, she felt like the worst person alive. How c..

Old Man Winter can be a brutal companion if you aren't adequately prepared to keep his company.About 600 people die each year in American from excessive cold. Hypothermia can occur when the body tempe..

Has your kid recently obtained a driving license? Now you are probably constantly worried if she or he is driving safely. And you also wonder where they go. There is a little piece of modern technolog..

Pokemon, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo and Harry Potter are childhood fads that will come and go. The Internet, however, is a growing phenomenon that is here to stay.It can be a source of entertainmen..

For most of us during the holidays there just aren't enough hours in the day. However, if we don't slow down and take some time for safety, what should be a joyous period can become a season of regret..