Summer Safety

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Poison ivy safety tips

High temps and high rainfall have produced a bumper crop of poison ivy this summer.

String of Missing People Emphasizes Water Safety

The case of missing man, Eric Langlois, is just one of a long string of missing people that are suspected to have drowned or lost in Connecticut’s rivers and lakes. Experts say even though they may look beautiful and fun, these bodies of water can be treacherous and it’s imperative ...

Swimming pool and beach health hazards

Dr. Natasha Withers discusses health hazards at the beach and by the pool.

Robert Wright III, 14, relaxes at home on a couch after breaking his leg on Thursday, June 30, 2011 In a baseball tournament. The 14-year-old Wright broke his leg in two places joining the thousands of other kids here and across the country who are injured during the summer.

Summer, a dangerous time for kids and teens

Robert Wright III will likely spend the rest of this summer with his left leg in a cast, unable to hone his skills on the baseball diamond. In a freak accident recently, the 14-year-old pitcher collided with the third baseman in a tournament matchup, and an X-ray at Children’s Healthcare ...

Keeping children safe during summer break

National Safety Director Nancy McBride provides tips on how to make sure children know the rules of staying safe during the summer months, from answering the door while at home to playing with friends.

Staying safe on the beach

Captain Butch Arbin shares the Ocean City beach patrol's basic beach safety tips for safe fun in the sun.

How to take care of your pets during the summer

Summertime poses all sorts of risks to your pet, and heat is just one of them.

Why tanning can be addictive

Everyone has a friend or knows someone who is always tan, all year round, rain or shine, summer or winter. We may assume that they do that for the look a tan provides. But the Journal of Addiction Biology recently published research that indicated there is more going on. In ...

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