Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency ...

What is Nipah virus? Officials across the globe, including the US, are on alert after a deadly bat-borne virus was detected in humans.

Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and ...

Roof leaks almost never begin as emergencies. They start as small changes that grow quietly. ”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...

With subzero temperatures settling in, many people in Connecticut are turning to space heaters to stay warm. Simply put, safety precautions cannot be ignored. Joseph Pizzolongo, the HVAC and plumbing ...

Key Republicans' retreat from their blanket defense of federal agents who fatally shot a U.S. citizen in Minnesota is part of ...

When hypothermia presents, a person might not be able to think clearly or move well, and may not realize they're too cold.

An extreme cold warning is issued when extremely dangerous cold conditions or wind chill values are expected or occurring. If ...

Folding or bunching a heated blanket can concentrate heat in one area, increasing the risk of overheating, while worn cords ...

With temperatures reaching below freezing, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) released guidelines to avoid and ...

Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, ...

Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, ...