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Like its close relative the cucumber, watermelons are a warm-weather treat. But a lifesaver? Maybe - at the dinner table.

Millions of Americans volunteer organs for transplants, but thousands of patients still die every year for lack of a replacement kidney, liver, pancreas, heart or lung.

By learning new lifesaving skills and updating past knowledge, travellers can feel more confident being away from home. Anyone can learn first aid.

A one-year-old child born without necessary organs for digestion has hope for the future after receiving three-organ transplant at UA Medical Center.

The majority of ocean drownings involve rip currents. Learn how to avoid and survive these dangerous currents.

Summer is here, and Canadians are flocking to summer vacation spots and enjoying the outdoors. Safety in and on the water should be a priority for everyone.

Maintenance of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRBs), which are sophisticated electronic devices, requires the use of approved replacement batteries.

Solving the health care crisis in the U.S. is going to go a long way in helping to ease the economic crisis if consumers and practitioners listen.

Famous lighthouse keeper saved up to twenty-five lives in waters off Newport, Rhode Island; meets President Grant

If you have postpartum depression, build your own support system by reaching out to your friends and family and seeking advice from doctors and psychiatrists.

The number of deaths because of colorectal cancer has dropped, but according to a new study, black people are still more likely die from the disease.

Dealing with severe allergies can be a time-consuming process. However, knowing what to do during an allergy attack is extremely important.

EpiPen carriers have become all the rage as the number of doctor prescriptions to the life saving epinephrine delivery device reached 1.9 million in 2007.

The blood which flows from the placenta into the umbilical cord is rich in stem cells. Saving cord blood is a step parents can take to help their child in the future.

A unique partnership is producing the Iridium satellite based MOB Guardian System and it has significant potential to improve safety at sea.

Since WW1 celebrities have used their star power to help Red Cross in fundraising drives and during national disasters

Rip currents are present at any beach that experiences active surf. Here are some hints on how to improve safety around these potentially dangerous currents

Among women with type 1 diabetes, those who took less insulin than prescribed had a threefold risk of mortality. This was found among women with eating disorders.

Many opponents of abortion and stem cell research believe that both procedures involve taking life. Yet, the two procedures have differing ethical rationales.

An end of the year compilation of the top Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) video clips of 2007

Deciding what to give for a baby shower or newborn gift can be tough. Here are the 5 best baby presents to give.

As the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Ireland, Lady Alice Kyteler faced sorcery and heresy charges a century before the start of the European Witch-Hunt.

Pigeons have a natural ability to return to their birth place. Homing pigeons have been specially bred to enhance this ability for use as messengers.

Newcastle, Australia has some world-class surfing beaches that are also excellent for a day with the family or simply some time-out relaxing.

Every cat owner will encounter one of those sticky, slimy balls of fur - a hairball - at some point or another. Understanding how hairballs form can help with prevention.

Cats are similar to toddlers: they are naturally curious. In order to keep your cat safe from household dangers, you need to cat-proof your home.

A DNR order, also known as "No Code," may be written to reflect a person's wishes to withhold lifesaving care. Will this order result in a lack of other types of care?

Fall is the time duck and other waterfowl hunters are out in the field. Taking a little time to prepare will make the next trip on a boat duck hunting safer for everyone

The dark side of Ellis Island differs from the vision of immigrants arriving in a land of freedom. The facility also detained thousands of undesirables.

Both basic swimming safety skills and the use of pool safety equipment can save a child from accidental drowning.

Everything you need to know about how to become a nationally Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.

Safe dog bones can provide a dog with many hours of stimulation and enjoyment. Here's how to choose one that won't compromise dog safety.

Swimming is an important skill all parents should encourage in their children. It is a fun pastime, great form of exercise, - and could, one day, save their life.

Planning a sunny getaway? Here are a few tips on how to prepare for the summer holidays.

Obesity threatens America by damaging the health of her citizens, endangering her national defense, and wasting her natural resources. It is an epidemic.

The book by Melissa Fay Greene looks at what has happened in Ethiopia in the past 10 years with the AIDS crisis and how private companies and governments ignored it all.

Unlike a blow to the body, frostbite is subtle with most people not realizing they're in danger. Here are some tips for avoiding frostbite by dressing properly.

Infection with haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria can lead to medical complications in babies and young children. Fortunately there is a vaccine to protect them.

Pet owners are searching for alternatives to commercial foods. Raw diets are one option, but are they safe? Upon what are they based?

To thrive and survive during this recession, companies must trade their tried and true practices for a few new, nonconventional strategies.

Following the success of the original Daring Book for Girls, Buchanan and Peskowitz have produced a version with additional information for Australian girls.

Sculpture by the Sea is an open air display of 114 artworks scattered along the shore from famous Bondi Beach to Tamarama amongst spectacular ocean, beach and bay views.

A new kind of power storage device, the ultracapacitor is poised to invade all kinds of common household electronics, but what exactly is an ultracapacitor?

The question is: just how far back do I show my education? And what about my other qualifications and awards?

Millions of boys participate in the Boy Scouts each year. Scouting programs help foster adventure, discipline, loyalty, and goodwill toward others.

Whether it's for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, everyone hopes to find a well-cared-for and friendly tourist park. These two caravan parks both fit the bill

Many kayakers are first introduced to the vocation on Christmas morning with the gift of a boat. It's a good idea to resist an initial field trip until safety is assured.

Trainers at Paws With a Cause taught Buddy how to retrieve the phone for his epileptic owner. And when the man had his latest seizure, Buddy called 911 to get help.

Blood is a substance so precious that it cannot be fabricated despite all our technology and wealth. Donors are the only source of America's supply.

America's Lifesavers are making a list of nautical holiday gifts and checking it twice. Here are some Christmas gift ideas sure to please the boater in the family.