Lead, cadmium, arsenic, PVC found in toys tested by consumer group
One in three toys tested by The Ecology Center were found to contain "medium" or "high" levels of chemicals. Researchers […]
Safety
What you can do to help your appliances last longer
Do you vacuum the dust from the compressor coils of your refrigerator several times a year? Do you remove the
Cancer institute director urges people to limit cell phone use to reduce cancer risks
Ronald H. Herberman, M.D., director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, sent a memo recently to students and faculty
Have a fun, safe Halloween
Happy Halloween! I hope you have a great time with your kids, grandchildren, and friends celebrating this spooky, calorie-abundant holiday.
Halloween safety tips for kids and adults can save injuries, illness
Many of the Halloween safety tips this year offer warnings we've heard before. Trick or treating Treats: Warn children
How you can help green America
Co-op America is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In the Fall 2008 issue of Quarterly magazine, Co-op America offers an article
What are the most dangerous jobs?
I grew up on an apple ranch, so it doesn't surprise me that agricultural jobs are among the most dangerous.
What boomers need for an emergency
With so many hurricanes and natural disasters in the news, it’s important to think through what you’ll need if a
Boomer consumer alert: List of 20 potential problem prescription drugs now available from FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is offering listings of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems. This information