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Summer festivals, carnivals and fairs mean fun – and food! Cotton candy, corndogs, kettle corn and deep-fried candy bars are just a few of the treats you’re likely to find. But when making your choices, take a few moments to think about food safety.

You home may lose power for any number of reasons, including storms, wind damage and lighting strikes. If the lights go out, do you know what to do?

Sharp blades, objects hidden in tall grass, uneven terrain, inclement weather, hot engine parts – all of these are possible sources of injury when you’re mowing the lawn.

Too much heat isn’t good for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for older adults, the National Institute on Aging says.

Itasca, IL — About 462 people may be killed in roadway crashes during the Fourth of July weekend, according to estimates from the National Safety Council.

Getting ready to wash the dishes? Use a kitchen brush instead of a sponge to help prevent the spread of bacteria, researchers in Norway say.

Annapolis, MD — Maryland’s “move over” law, which currently applies only to emergency or service vehicles, has been expanded to include any vehicle on the side of the highway.

Older adults with sleep apnea may be more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors, according to researchers at Washington University in St. Louis.

Drinking alcohol – even at levels considered safe – could lead to heart failure, a team of Irish researchers is warning.

Undetected or ignored health problems can become life-threatening, researchers are warning after 1 out of 3 men in a recent survey said they don’t need annual checkups.