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Stacker researched official recommendations from the US Fire Administration, the Red Cross, and other experts to compile this list of 17 steps you should take after a fire.

Ro compiled a list of 10 nontraditional therapies to treat a variety of health conditions using various scientific and medical studies and websites.

Stacker examined the CDC’s Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report to determine the states with the highest rates of influenza vaccination.

Hydragun looked at how chronic pain affects aspects of health including feelings of depression, sleep, and physical function, citing data from a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study.

The flu is a complicated, seasonal disease, which invites questions each year about why and how Americans should protect themselves against it. FindCare talked to a variety of medical professionals to answer 20 such questions.

Stacker highlights 15 safety tips for those buying toys for children. Readers will heighten their awareness about selecting toys, making sure they are age-appropriate, reading directions, and knowing the dangers of things like batteries, magnets, ribbons, and strings.

Stacker compiled recommendations from the National Weather Service, the Department of Homeland Security, and other experts to put together this list of steps to take after a winter storm hits. Whether you need a refresher, a checklist, or a boost of confidence if you’re already on top of all of these suggestions, we’re here to help you brush up on what to do and how to prepare for the aftermath of a winter storm.

Using NOAA data, Stacker summarized the last 100 hurricane seasons in the Atlantic Basin. See which years and storms broke records over the last century.

Almond Cow compiled a list of 10 tips for going plastic-free, from reworking your hygiene routine to being a better shopper.

Stacker put together a list featuring information and statistics for each year of the past century using data from NOAA’s Climate at a Glance Series and Snowfall Extremes database.

Stacker collected 50 Hubble images, taken between 1990 and 2020, that express both the beauty of the universe and important scientific knowledge.

Stacker compiled a list of 25 virology terms to help individuals and communities gain a better understanding of the science of outbreaks and viruses, and to help them come to terms with the pandemic caused by COVID-19.

Stacker consulted a variety of health resources and information to compile this list of 25 natural ways to boost immune health.

Stacker analyzed data from the Health Resources and Services Administration and the National Vital Statistics System to identify the states where the most births are to parents living in maternal health care deserts.

Chronic pain affects over 20% of Americans, according to a 2019 CDC study. Hydragun consulted this study to understand the extent of this problem by age group and look at pain management options.

Using ratings from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), scientific studies, and other authoritative sources, Stacker compiled a gallery of 10 toxic cleaning products and their natural alternatives. All the natural items listed are highly accessible and utilize as little waste as possible.

Using data from a Statista survey, Ro ranked the top 15 foods and beverages most commonly cut from people’s diets in order to lower sugar intake.

Stacker looks at more than 30 groundbreaking NASA missions in photographs, including missions such as Apollo 11, the Space Shuttle Program, and the new James Webb Space Telescope. 

From pretty flowering plants to succulents and unusual-looking cacti, Stacker compiled a list of indoor plants anyone can grow at home without any effort at all. These plants are sure to jazz up corners, staircases, shelves, or even become conversation starters as table centerpieces.

An aging power grid and a growing climate crisis have left U.S. residents in the dark. Stacker analyzed Department of Energy data to find the 15 states with the most power outages in 2021.