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Many families will be hitting the pool or beach in the coming months. It’s important to understand what “swimmer’s ear” is, how to recognize it and what to do if you suspect your child has it.

If you’re thinking of raising chickens, thorough research and preparation is needed, experts say.

Spring has sprung, and you’re on a mission to bust dust, banish mildew and annihilate the merest hint of mold. But how safe are your cleaning supplies?

People who have cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators “can be reassured that charging electric cars with high-power chargers is safe,” European researchers are saying.

May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Learn how to prevent these tragedies with a free online course (available in English and Spanish).

In January and February, the National Safety Council teamed up with Honda on a series of free virtual “parent nights” about the issues teen drivers face. Those are now available on demand, so you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you.

National Work Zone Awareness Week will kick off with an April 18 event hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Men who are 65 and older are at greater risk for skull fractures resulting from a fall than women of the same age, results of a recent study show.

A recent study of deadly poisonings among kids younger than 6 has found that nearly half involved opioids.

An estimated 3,434 pedestrians were killed in the first six months of 2022, with 24 states reporting an increase, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.