When you put the burgers on the grill for Father’s Day or 4th of July, are you raising your family’s risk of cancer? Lots of research shows that charcoal-broiled meat contains carcinogens. But there are plenty of simple steps you can take to reduce them. Here’s a link to the research.
Watch Out for Wire Bristles on the Grill:
You can avoid the danger of swallowing wire brush bristles by using a cut onion to clean the hot grill. One company makes a gadget to help. We also discuss home remedies that are handy for minor burns.
Summertime Hazards:
In addition to barbecue safety, we invite you to share your favorite remedies for summertime ailments. Have you ever put a cut onion on a bee sting? What do you do for itchy mosquito bites? Do you have a motion sickness remedy you really like? We encourage sunburn prevention, but if your skin does become red, how do you ease the pain?
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