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A worldwide Android smartphone-based earthquake detection and early warning system can detect seismic activity in real time.

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As temperatures rise and families flock to swimming pools, safety experts are urging parents to remain vigilant to prevent accidents.Dr. Lyndsey Van Der Laan, ...

These conversations don’t have to be frightening. There are age-appropriate ways to teach kids shame-free language about bodies and boundaries.

The study examined the food safety and security of emergency food distributed to survivors by 40 organizations located in provinces heavily affected by the earthquake.

In California, where the next “Big One” is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars. Experts say vehicle temperatures can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, even on mild days, putting ...

Teaching children about personal boundaries and body safety is a crucial aspect of parenting. Empowering your child with the knowledge to distinguish between safe and unsafe touch can protect them ...

In this Healthwatch 16, Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns spoke with a doctor about how to keep kids safe from summer dangers.