Patient Safety Education Center

Sometimes, an insurance change or a move to a new town means you have to change pharmacies. If you're in that situation, here's what you need to know about transferring your medications.

Can you put sunscreen on babies? It's a question that comes up for many parents in the summer. Read on for the answer.

You've probably seen hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in sci-fi movies, but did you know it's a real-life medical treatment?

Don't let injuries and illnesses ruin the fun of swimming this summer.

A lot of us take multiple medications, often combining prescription and over-the-counter medicines with vitamins and herbal supplements.

What's in your medicine cabinet? Did your items make our top nine?

Have you heard about the bug-borne disease that can last for months or years and infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually?

Falls can happen in the blink of an eye, and they can completely change your future. But you can take steps to prevent medication-related falls.

Is your child at risk for scoliosis?

Around 3.6 million families in the United States are at risk of exposure to lead, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you need to know.

During power outages from hurricanes or tornados, using other power sources can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Can your phone make your heart skip a beat? It's possible but unlikely, health officials say.

Poorly manufactured homeopathic products can sometimes pose health risks, according to a new statement from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

That reusable BPA-free water bottle may need to take a trip through the dishwasher to actually be free of BPA.

Taking an active role in your health and health care is one of the best ways to improve your health and health outcomes. But how, exactly, do you do that?

A lot of us take multiple medications, often combining prescription and over-the-counter medicines with vitamins and herbal supplements. While medications are important for staying healthy, taking certain medications together can sometimes cause serious side effects.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about using beauty products that contain mercury.

Crystalline silica is found in sand, stone and concrete. And around 2.3 million workers in the United States are exposed to it.

At risk for type 2 diabetes? You can take action to stop diabetes in its tracks.

Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.