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First Aid

17 Hidden Pool Dangers You Need to Know

Nothing says summer like a day spent splashing in the pool, but your average swimming pool can be more dangerous than you think.

First Aid

At Age 5, He Almost Drowned—Now Olympian Cullen Jones Wants Our Kids To Have Swim Lessons

Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones brings attention to the data suggesting children who’ve taken swimming lessons are 88% less likely to drown than those who haven’t.

Sunburns and Sunscreen

Sun-Protective Clothing—What to Wear to Protect Your Skin

You probably have clothes in your closet that can protect your skin. There’s also clothing made for sun protection, from UPF sun hats to gloves.

Arthritis

7 Signs Your Ankle Pain May Be Gout

A swollen toe is a key symptom of gout, a type of arthritis, but it can also occur in other joints, like the ankle.

First Aid

Here’s Why Showering During a Thunderstorm is a Terrible Idea

It’s not a myth, but it’s very rare.

First Aid

14 of the Most Shocking Safety Statistics

Life comes with risks, but that doesn’t mean you need to become a statistic. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from injury—or worse.

Bodies

11 Best Pieces of Cooling Clothing to Help You Beat the Heat

Stay cool and comfortable on hot summer days with these expert-recommended cooling clothing pieces, from cotton tank tops to socks.

Bug Bites

Chigger Bites: What They Look Like and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Creepy crawlies to watch out for in the summer include mosquitos and chiggers—tiny mites with a big, itchy bite—that can irritate you too.

Hydration

10 Things that Will Dehydrate You Fast

Nutrition experts reveal the unexpected things that will dehydrate you, from gardening to drinking a lot of coffee, and how to stay hydrated.

Home

23 Subtle Ways Your House Might Be Making You Sick

Learn how to protect yourself and your family.

First Aid

11 Silent but Deadly Signs Someone’s About to Drown

Drowning doesn’t necessarily mean flailing arms and calling for help.

Home

15 Common Kitchen Items That Are Secretly Toxic

Our experts reveal the most common and surprising kitchen items that could be toxic or dangerous for your health if not used correctly.

Cancer

15 Things in Your Home That Can Cause Cancer

Your couch, your fridge—even your nice countertops could be hiding cancer-causing substances. Here’s what you can do about it, according to top toxicology experts.

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