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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.

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.

Did you know your car could cause a wildfire if you’re not careful? The Oregon Department of Transportation says more than 70% of the state’s wildfires in 2021 were caused by people.

Kids are getting sick after eating edible products containing THC sold in packaging that looks similar to well-known brands of candy, cookies or cereal, the Food and Drug Administration is warning parents and caregivers.

Have you seen those highway message boards that display crash death totals? A recent study of some in one state found that more vehicle crashes occurred within a few miles of the signage, suggesting that the “in-your-face” approach may be a distraction to drivers.

The number of people who died in traffic crashes last year increased by the largest percentage in at least 46 years, according to estimates released May 17 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.