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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.

How about leaving the fireworks show to the professionals and choosing a safer alternative for your at-home celebrations?

GFCIs are safety devices designed to protect against electric shock. Your home likely has many of them.

Dogs are becoming a more common sight at restaurants that offer outdoor seating. But before you book a table for yourself and your furry friend, let’s talk about safety.

It’s a hot day, you’re out in the yard and you need to hydrate. A few steps away is a garden hose … should you take a drink?

Unintentional poisoning deaths involving kids younger than 5 climbed 66% from 2021 to 2022 amid a spike in incidents involving narcotics and hallucinogens, according to a new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Drowsy drivers were involved in 18% of all fatal crashes over a recent five-year period, leading to nearly 30,000 deaths, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates.

“Despite its reputation as a low-impact sport, pickleball can pose serious risk for players especially if they have weaker bones from osteoporosis,” one expert says.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that licensed drivers ages 15-20 “have the highest involvement in fatal crashes” compared with all other age groups.