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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.

Are you a safe boater? “A real boater is always ready for the water,” the National Safe Boating Council says.

Pressure washers are a great tool for powering away dirt, grime and other stuff from aluminum siding, patios and side-walks.

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.

The number of pedestrians killed in the first half of 2021 jumped 17.3%, with dangerous driving behaviors, larger vehicles and insufficient infrastructure contributing to an “alarming” trend, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Sendai, Japan — Thirty minutes of weight training a week can help prolong your life, results of a recent study out of Japan suggest.

Family Safety & Health asked Cheryl Nelson, meteorologist and weather and preparedness adviser for Cummins Inc., some key questions to help you be better prepared for a tornado.