Consumer Reports’ risk guide helps shoppers make informed decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.

World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.'

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.

Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars.

To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.

The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster.

Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them.

In the wake of the Japan nuclear situation, the Gulf oil spill and other disasters, maybe it's time to talk about energy in terms of safety instead of greenness

A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization.

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.

Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch?

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

FDA issues a proposal to improve food safety for animals. Proposed rule would require producers of treats, blamed for pet deaths, to meet new requirements.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.

Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act.

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

A new study done in Boston eases concerns about contamination from the city environment that could be in foraged foods.

Keep yourself safe from bacteria like salmonella by following these tips.

A new study finds only 8 percent of recipes in cookbooks have information on internal cooking temperatures and not all that information is considered safe.

The FDA is stepping up food safety measures for raw sprouts, a living food that's prone to carrying foodborne illnesses.

Your dog or cat wants in on the turkey and pumpkin pie, but not everything on the table is OK for your pet to eat.

New research shows some raw food contains deadly bacteria.

Even fresh produce picked just hours before you buy it or grass-fed beef needs to be handled safely.

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.

Though cancer from UV exposure is unlikely, the manicures can leave your hands looking older and your nails more brittle.

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.

While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

Over-the-counter medication to treat head lice and scabies contains dangerous pesticides. Lice can be killed using natural ingredients like olive oil and essent

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?

Those seeking a more sustainable holiday are choosing DIY food gifts. But have you taken all the precautionary measures when it comes to canning?

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.

Despite years of warning, a new report says many infants in the U.S. still sleep with soft bedding, whether in a crib or their parents' bed.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season.

Making a payment with a fingerprint can make you feel a bit like a secret agent.

Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years.

Most U.S. safety scorecards are based on information from the past. A new scorecard adds scientifically based predictions about the future.

Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.

When the EPA announced a reduction in the acceptable levels of arsenic in drinking water, Siemens’ GFH® media-based system made compliance achievable.

Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review.

WildArk wants to inspire action that encourages conservation action and community engagement.

Flying pets in the cargo hold can be a risky proposition, but sometimes you have no choice.

German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.

Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs.

Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself.