Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. IFFD is sharing tips on how to keep our older loved ones ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay safe ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to remain weather alert as we continue to thaw from this week’s ice storm. Icy precipitation may no longer be falling, but ...

It’s no secret that ice and snow increase the risk of injuries like slips and falls. Emergency rooms fill up with injuries from falls on ice, slush, and snow. But as Consumer Reports explains, you can ...

As a major winter storm, named Winter Storm Fern, continues to impact much of the United States with heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures, Texans face heightened risks of ...

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (DC News Now) — Health officials have confirmed a third case of measles in Virginia in just the past two weeks, raising concerns about the highly contagious virus and prompting ...

After a couple of years of leading fall prevention courses, I have noticed a difference in how I move about. I am quicker to spot fall hazards, and take more precautions on sidewalks, stairs and icy ...

OKLAHOMA — Public Service Company of Oklahoma is sharing tips to keep your home free of risks from radon, a colorless and odorless gas. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, ...