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Is getting seven hours of sleep something you can only dream of? Results of a recent study suggest that falling two hours short of the recommended limit increases your risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

Washington — In response to a recent fire in a high school chemistry laboratory that resulted in multiple injuries, the Chemical Safety Board is calling on schools and educators to review agency guidance for lab and classroom work involving flammable liquids.

After handling raw food, do you stop and wash your hands before grabbing the spices you’ll be adding? If not, you should to avoid cross-contamination, researchers from Rutgers University are saying.

Are you a midnight snacker? Results of a recent study suggest that eating late at night may increase our hunger levels and impact how our bodies burn calories and store fat.

Pills that you should never split include extended-release pills, liquid or bead-filled capsules, asymmetrical pills, and tiny tablets.

Everyone who lives in an area where wintertime brings snow or ice should have a good pair of winter boots to help them stay safe.

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

The popularity of electric-powered scooters, bikes and hoverboards has grown in recent years – and so have the numbers of injuries and deaths linked to their use, according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission report.

SaferProducts.gov collects reports for thousands of types of consumer products, including toys, electronics, furniture and appliances.

Here’s what semi-truck drivers want you to know about safely sharing the road with them.