Safety & Prevention

Your Christmas wish list certainly doesn’t include a holiday-related injury. Every year, thousands of injuries occur due to falls, cuts and shocks related to holiday

A healthy, safe summer begins with the right sunscreen, and finding the best one for your skin starts with understanding the difference between physical sunscreens and chemical sunscreens – and knowing which one is right for you.

Flood water and standing water each pose various risks, including infectious diseases, chemical hazards and injuries. Charles Jennings, M.D., of Baptist Health-Fort Smith shares information to keep you and your family safe.

As Arkansas temperatures consistently climb into the 90s, your risk for dehydration climbs as well. Though dehydration can be avoided by drinking plenty of water, your body’s fluid levels can quickly drop in extreme heat if you don’t have access to water…

Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the colon or rectum, is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Protect yourself from colorectal cancer by learning more about the disease, its symptoms, risk factors and the screenings that could save your life.

Strong, healthy kidneys are essential to living your healthiest life. In fact, when kidneys aren’t functioning properly or a person develops chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can result in a range of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, weak bones, nerve damage, kidney failure or anemia. Take care of your kidneys – and protect them from CKD – by following the tips below.