Concerns about E. coli contamination have prompted General Mills to issue flour recalls in recent months—not once, not twice, but 3 times. Find out what you should know
about the ongoing investigation.

Would you recognize poison ivy, oak or sumac if you saw it on the trail this summer?
Get pointers for identifying these plants—and avoid running afoul of their toxic foliage.

We removed the mercury from home thermometers.
So why is it showing up in some skin-care products?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues an alert about these hazardous cosmetics.

Hospitals and doctors' offices offer online health portals. Pharmacies promote
prescription refills over the internet. But the age group that seems most likely to benefit
from such conveniences isn't using them.

Are you in awe of the men and women who sprint down the track at the Olympics?
Maybe it's time you thought about getting your run on. Just be sure you buy
a good pair of shoes that fit—and that you're fit enough to give running a try.