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Seeing an animal dart out on the road while you’re driving can be alarming. On one hand, you don’t want to hit it, but you also don’t want to cause a crash trying to avoid it.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to conduct a nationwide test of its emergency alert systems on Oct. 4.

They’re parts of the house not visited as often as your kitchen or living room, and they contain hazards ranging from the electrical to the zoological. Family Safety & Health looks at some of the more significant dangers to watch out for.

Sports-related eye injuries increased nearly 20% last year compared with 2021, according to estimates from advocacy group Prevent Blindness.

Hey digital assistant: Tell your programmer that researchers want your CPR instructions to be “more standardized” and “evidence based.”

Want to help your teen get more sleep? Try establishing a nighttime routine and limiting the use of digital devices before bed, Australian researchers say.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 – now features services in American Sign Language.

Consuming higher amounts of added sugar may increase your risk of developing kidney stones, results of a recent study suggest.

Using an AED along with CPR improves the odds of surviving a heart attack – even when an ambulance is just minutes away, results of a recent study suggest.

Common wristbands – like the one on your fitness tracker or watch – can be breeding grounds for bacteria such as E. coli and staphylococcus, researchers at Florida Atlantic University say.