Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer. It's summer, which means it's ...

Local experts say – and national data supports – that winter brings a broad set of safety risks, including risks that ...

LA County Public Health has two confirmed cases of measles. One person, a nonresident, traveled through LAX while infectious. The second person was a resident who also was at LAX and other locations ...

Older adults can also be at risk of drowning in backyard pools due to medical incidents, such as a heart attack, or ...

Facing the holiday rush may put your health in the backseat so NBC medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY to share his tips for staying healthy and safe this season. Tips include what you should ...

The first day back from winter break comes amid a surge in flu and respiratory viruses. Many parents may be wondering how to ...

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. Flu ...

A heatwave is hitting Ohio and much of the U.S., with temperatures in the 90s and heat indexes over 100 degrees. The extreme heat increases the risk of heat-related illnesses, car breakdowns, and ...

The holidays are a time many of us look forward to all year. They bring moments of joy, family traditions and time spent with people we love. But the season also can bring a few health and safety ...