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Washington – Taking a higher than recommended dose of the anti-diarrhea drug loperamide – also known by the brand name Imodium – can lead to serious heart problems and death, the Food and Drug Administration is warning after receiving reports that people are intentionally misusing the drug in an attempt to self-treat opioid withdrawal or get high.

San Francisco – With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding people about the dangers of handling fireworks.

Show your commitment to safety during National Safety Month by taking the SafeAtWork pledge.

Preventable injuries are now the fourth leading cause of death in United States. The first step to avoiding injury is knowing the risks.

Boston – A Harvard Medical School study of parents whose children have asthma shows roughly half don't know which type of asthma-control medication their child is taking and how often it should be used.

As part of National Safety Month this June, the National Safety Council is offering its members exclusive access to a webinar on engaging employees in a health and wellness program.

Schaumburg, IL – Many people don’t understand the information on sunscreen labels or use the product correctly, potentially raising their risk for skin cancer, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Washington – Thinking about firing up the grill this weekend? Before grabbing those barbecue tongs, follow a few simple food precautions, intended to help people stay healthy, from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

“As of May 25, nine children have died this year in the U.S. from being left in a vehicle – four during May alone,” writes Amy Artuso, home and community subject matter expert for the National Safety Council, in a new entry on NSC’s “Safety First” blog.

The second week of National Safety Month will focus on being healthy. Taking care of our bodies can help protect us from injuries related to slips, trips and falls.