 Every once in a while, a person who's drowned seemingly comes back to life. How does that happen? It's because of something called the mammalian diving reflex. Here, a doctor explains how it works and when it happens.
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 It's easy to forget the doctor's advice after the visit. What should you do for a wet cast? How long should you wait to eat or drink after vomiting? When can you take the bandage off of stitches? Here's how to treat common problems.
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Prevention and first-aid treatment tips from a family doctor for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke (sunstroke). Plus, water safety and playground safety guidelines, along with links to more information.
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Hydrogen peroxide can damage healthy cells when you use it to clean a wound, this doctor says. Here's his advice on minor wound treatment--starting with plain old water.
A doctor and former EMT explains the "reach, throw, row, go" technique to save someone who's drowning—so you can know how to rescue if there's no lifeguard.
Today's tips for safe driving (and the old ones that still work): an interview with AAA's William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D.