The idea of customization is nothing new; American diners have always been inclined to make their own choices when it comes to what goes into (and on top of) their entrees. But as more and more restaurants make the idea of customization their focus, the trend is making its way into our homes at a rapid pace. Here are some ideas you can try in your home.

Each year, 40,000 babies are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD). The Children's Heart Foundation is working to raise awareness of CHDs, fund important research and identify new treatment options.

You always lock house and car doors behind you, and take your daily power walk during the daylight. But what personal safety precautions do you take when you enter environments you assume are secure - like the cemetery or shopping mall? Here are some tips for staying safe in seemingly secure places.

Consider the number of Americans injured in yard work accidents every autumn and you may begin to suspect that "fall" is actually short for "pitfall." Here are some tips for avoiding common fall mishaps like back injuries, tumbles from ladders and lawn mower accidents.

With summer in full swing, we need to be diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer?Nearly half of all Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they're 65, according to the National Cancer Institute. Here are some common summer sunscreen mistakes and myths . . . and their solutions.

Every year, nearly 50,000 Americans, mostly adults, die from diseases that vaccination can prevent and millions more need to be hospitalized, get too sick to care for loved ones, like children or elderly parents, and are forced to miss work. They also run the risk of spreading illness to those close to them.

Moms now have more cloth diapering options than ever before. Here's what you should know if you're considering joining the eco-friendly movement to cloth diapering.