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Using tap water to rinse contact lenses or fill nasal irrigation or at-home respiratory devices can put your health at risk, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say.

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.

Before you soak up the summer sun, did you know that melanoma – the most deadly form of skin cancer – kills nearly 25 people in the United States each day?

If you’re on a weight-loss journey, staying active may boost the duration and quality of your sleep – helping you stay on track to achieve your goal, according to a recent study out of Denmark.

Headed to the beach this summer? We’ve got some tips to help keep your sun- and fun-filled day safe.

Knowing – and sharing – your family’s health history can help make you and your loved ones aware of potential risks, and give your health care provider valuable information.

How often do you wash your dog’s food bowl and food scoop? If you’re not doing it daily, and not washing your hands before and after feeding pets, you could be putting your health – and your furry friend’s – at risk, researchers are cautioning.

The less light in your bedroom at night, the better. That’s what researchers from Northwestern University are saying after their study found that light exposure during sleep may harm your cardiovascular function and increase your insulin resistance.

Whether you’re a pedestrian or a driver, you can do your part to help keep yourself and others safe.

Falls among people 65 and older have increased annually in recent years, and it’s unclear why, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.