Emergency preparedness for cruise ship passengers

The Carnival Triumph passengers are home from their ordeal, but the story is far from over. At this time, there are more questions than answers about the ill-fated cruise. Questions about Triumph’s readiness to sail, what happened when the fire in the engine...

More healthy tips for those leaving on a jet plane

Last week, I discussed a few of the top health issues when traveling by air: dehydration, water issues, deep vein thrombosis, dressing to take into account health and safety, and health issues with seat pockets, airline pillows and blankets. This week, I’m going...