How to Stay on Your Feet During Slippery Winter Conditions
Any surfaces that look wet and dark are probably icy, safety experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Going Outside in Winter Weather
Suggestions to prevent frostbite and fallsContinue Reading
Drought May Beckon Bigger West Nile Outbreaks
Dry environment might alter how easily mosquito-borne virus is transmitted, researchers sayContinue Reading
Dressing Baby for a Safe Winter Drive
Avoid bulky clothing, American Academy of Pediatrics saysContinue Reading
ER Doctor Offers Tips for Safer Snow Shoveling
Be alert for signs of heart attack or hypothermia, and consider using a snowblower instead of a shovelContinue Reading
ER Doctor Offers Tips for Safer Snow Shoveling
Be alert for signs of heart attack or hypothermia, and consider using a snowblower instead of a shovelContinue Reading
Ways to Stay Active in Winter
Sledding, climbing stairs — even house-cleaning — are great pursuits that burn calories, dietary experts sayContinue Reading
Taking the Bite Out of Frostbite
Young children and older people are at greater risk, but no one is immune, experts warnContinue Reading
Cold-Weather Foot Care Key for Diabetics
It’s important to make sure feet stay as dry as possible, especially between the toesContinue Reading
Protecting Ankles, Feet From Winter’s Assaults
Proper footwear a must, especially for people with nerve damage or extreme sensitivity to cold, foot surgeon saysContinue Reading
Joints Achy? Don’t Blame Mother Nature
Study disputes weather’s role in knee and back painContinue Reading
Warmer Waters May Mean More Toxic Shellfish
New scientific tool helps predict harmful algae blooms in PacificContinue Reading