Health
Patient safety starts with you
Health care is not always as safe as we would like it to be. More than 10 years ago, the Institute of Medicine came out with a groundbreaking report that found that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in American hospitals each year as a result of medical errors. What can consumers do to make sure they have a safe experience when they get health care?
Top ten toy safety tips
With all the news in recent years of dangers uncovered in children's toys, what's a parent to do? Follow this advice.
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