The competition will be as hot as the chili served when six Hillcrest fire departments square off to win awards at the Annual ...

Policy changes, the pandemic and a court decision have left Idaho foster care child advocates concerned that child abuse is ...

Falls remain one of the most pressing challenges in long-term care. Each year, about 1 in 4 adults age 65 and older experiences a fall — the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in this ...

• Don’t let the cooler weather and shorter days limit your activity. Exercise that builds and maintains strength and balance is important to prevent falls year-round. Ask your doctor or physical ...

It’s that time of year when the leaves are turning golden, there’s a chill in the air and the threat of respiratory viruses ...

October is National Fire Prevention Month. Local fire departments emphasize the importance of people checking their smoke alarms.

Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Weston hosts a free Oct. 16 session on fall prevention and home safety for older adults.

Dade, many residents expect a break from mosquitoes. But the combination of lingering heat, heavy rains, and peak hurricane season means mosquito activity remains […] The post Residents can ‘Fight the ...

In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not ...

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on ...

This fire prevention week, fire rescue crews are highlighting a list of safety precautions including lithium-ion battery use. Lithium-ion batteries are used all around ...

Many respiratory viruses ... can cause cold-like symptoms,” health officials say, but some are more dangerous than others.