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The Shoff family thought they'd done everything right as parents. They childproofed their house to make sure their 2-year old twins would be safe.  What they didn't do was make sure they had secured their furniture so it wouldn't …

We’ve seen the dangers of flash floods in the news lately with the rapidly rising water bringing with them quick moving currents that can carry off people, pets and entire structures. And even small amounts of water can be …

For many children, walking or biking is a convenient and healthy way to get to school. However, it can be potentially unsafe and even deadly when not done correctly. Last year, the Cook Children's Trauma team saw 22 children, either biking or …