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Halloween is such a fun time for kids. As you begin to plan for the holiday, take some time to look at what will make their costumes safe.

Has your blood pressure ever been high during a doctor appointment? A recent study concluded that readings taken in your doctor’s office “don’t reflect real life.”

School is back in session, and it’s the perfect time to review some driving-related safety tips.

Have you heard of naloxone? Also known by the brand name Narcan and RiVive, it’s a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

A seasonal food is produce that is purchased and eaten around the time it’s harvested. “We know that produce that is purchased in season is more likely to be fresher, consumed closer to harvesting and higher in nutritional value,” one expert tells us.

Fall is a time for new beginnings – particularly for college freshmen, many of whom will be living away from home. We take a look at some of the issues students may face being on their own – and what can be done to make college a positive time in their lives.

Kids generate more body heat than adults and typically spend many hours playing in the sun, often without adequate hydration.

Even seemingly harmless over-the-counter medications can be dangerous if you’re not taking the correct dosage. The Food and Drug Administration has 10 safety tips.

Sunglasses are designed to protect wearers from harmful ultraviolet rays. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has tips for choosing the right shades.

You take your dog to run errands on a warm day. You leave him in your vehicle, and even crack the window. You’ll only be gone a little while. He’ll be fine, right?