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Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no.

Late bedtimes and inadequate sleep may increase a young person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

The most common summer pest? The mosquito. A dozen of the more than 200 types found in the United States and its territories can spread viruses such as West Nile, Zika and chikungunya to people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign urges people of all ages to wear life jackets on boats.

A hybrid of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball may be the fastest growing recreational sport in the United States.

Prediabetes occurs when someone’s blood sugar levels (known as glucose) are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

Here are some tips for staying safe from lightning before, during and after lightning storms.

The National Safety Council estimates that 599 lives will be lost in preventable traffic crashes over the Independence Day weekend.

Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital.

As electric vehicles become more widespread, so does the risk of home fires related to charging EV batteries.