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Some people believe electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but a recent study suggests that’s wildly incorrect.

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning among young kids drastically increases during power outages, results of a recent study show, and improper generator use may be one reason.

Can you guess how many scrapes, cuts and bruises the average American gets in a lifetime? It’s up to 4,000, according to a recent survey.

Are you among the growing number of electronic bicycle users across the country?

Nearly 2 out of 5 people mistakenly believe that someone with high blood pressure “nearly always has noticeable symptoms,” according to the results of a recent survey.

The benefits of walking are well-known. Now, Norwegian researchers have identified another: decreased risk of chronic low-back pain.

If you’re reading this from a device while in bed, you may be disrupting your sleep and increasing your risk of insomnia, Norwegian researchers caution.

New estimates from the National Safety Council show that 437 people may die in preventable traffic crashes over the July Fourth weekend.

Not all sugar sources put people at the same level of risk for Type 2 diabetes, meaning sugar type and source may matter far more than previously thought, a new study is claiming.

Kids who don’t get enough sleep aren’t only at risk of snoozing in class -- they’re also more likely to be injured, results of a recent study show.