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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.

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.

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

Unintentional drowning death rates increased significantly in the three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Washington — With its new estimate showing that 418 people may be killed in motor vehicle crashes over the Memorial Day weekend, the National Safety Council is asking people to take steps to stay safe.

A recent survey of people with a smell disorder shows that, in the past five years, 15%-35% have experienced a safety scare or incident involving gas, smoke and/or spoiled food.

When temperatures go from warm to hot – and sometimes to extreme – it’s time to take extra steps to stay safe.