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Is Your Water Bottle Really BPA-Free?
That reusable BPA-free water bottle may need to take a trip through the dishwasher to actually be free of BPA.
How to Take an Active Role in Your Health
Taking an active role in your health and health care is one of the best ways to improve your health and health outcomes. But how, exactly, do you do that?
Avoiding Drug Interactions
A lot of us take multiple medications, often combining prescription and over-the-counter medicines with vitamins and herbal supplements. While medications are important for staying healthy, taking certain medications together can sometimes cause serious side effects.
Beauty Products and Mercury
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about using beauty products that contain mercury.
Silica Dust and Your Health
Crystalline silica is found in sand, stone and concrete. And around 2.3 million workers in the United States are exposed to it.
How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
At risk for type 2 diabetes? You can take action to stop diabetes in its tracks.
8 Tips to Prevent Medication Errors
Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.
The Risks of Homemade Infant Formula
Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again.
Fireworks: Celebrate Safely
As you prepare to ring in the new year, you need to know a few things about fireworks and how to keep your family safe.
Avoiding Drug Drug Interactions: Here's How
A lot of us take multiple medications, often combining prescription and over-the-counter medicines with vitamins and herbal supplements.