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A recent study of 70-year-olds in Sweden found that more than half who were diagnosed with glaucoma were unaware they had the disease.

Americans need to up their game on handwashing, using food thermometers and preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

Unhealthy snacking can undo the benefits of eating healthy meals, British researchers say.

Older men are more likely to experience a fatal fall than similarly aged women, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parents should talk with a health care professional before giving melatonin supplements to kids and teens, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine cautions.

Lots of kids love being lifted into the air or sleeping in bunk beds – but it’s important to be careful around ceiling fans, researchers are cautioning.

Aiming to reach teens and young adults about safe use of consumer products, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is trying something new: a music album.

We often think of dogs and cats as members of our families. For some pet owners, this means feeding them “people food” as a treat. After all, a little bit can’t hurt – can it?

Because car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for teens, DriveitHOME and Honda want every parent to be prepared to protect their new drivers.

It’s not only leaves that can cause problems in the fall. Pollen from weeds – most notably ragweed – can aggravate allergies, says the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.