Hundreds of house fires are started by home office equipment each year - and these fires are linked to more than 20 million dollars in direct property damage!
Hundreds of house fires are started by home office equipment each year - and these fires are linked to more than 20 million dollars in direct property damage! America Now finds out how to protect your home and possibly save your life.
Carnival rides are designed to thrill and to scare - but that can also make them dangerous. Here's what to look out for on your next ride.
Carnival rides are designed to thrill and to scare - but that can also make them dangerous. Here's what to look out for on your next ride.
Placing children in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half - but that's only if the child restraint system is used correctly.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that placing children in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half - but that's only if the child restraint system is used correctly.
Not knowing where your loved ones are before, during or after a traumatic weather event can be nerve-wracking. The American Red Cross has several free apps you can download to your phone.
Not knowing where your loved ones are before, during or after a traumatic weather event like the recent tornadoes can be nerve-wracking. We've rounded up some apps that will help you stay connected and get info on the best resources nearby!
Drivers usually think they have the right of way and bicyclists think they're the ones that have the right of way. Police are trying to set the record straight. Both bicycles and drivers have to follow
Drivers usually think they have the right of way and bicyclists think they're the ones that have the right of way. Police are trying to set the record straight.
A cluttered room, a melting ice cube, or an excited pet -- all of these things are common hazards that could lead to a fall, especially for unsteady or visually-impaired older adults.
A cluttered room, a melting ice cube, or an excited pet -- all of these things are common hazards that could lead to a fall, especially for unsteady or visually-impaired older adults.
Lots of people are terrified of snakes because some species are venomous, but many people don't know much about these creatures.
Lots of people are terrified of snakes because some species are venomous, but many people don't know much about these creatures.
In many cases, newer is often better. But that may not be so when it comes to football helmets and concussions.
In many cases, newer is often better. But that may not be so when it comes to football helmets and concussions.
A nice soak in the hot tub or spa is a great way to relax, but a recent study found that hot tub-related injuries have increased by 160 percent in the last decade, and many of these involved children.
A nice soak in the hot tub or spa is a great way to relax, but a recent study found that hot tub-related injuries have increased by 160 percent in the last decade, and many of these involved children. America Now shares one family's story of a close call and what you can do to prevent a tragedy.
Is your door locked? Are your windows shut? Is the alarm set? If you are really serious about home security, there is a unique way to stay safe you might want to consider - but it will cost you.
Is your door locked? Are your windows shut? Is the alarm set? If you are really serious about home security, there is a unique way to stay safe you might want to consider - but it will cost you.
Check out the safety tips you need to know if your child ride an all-terrain vehicle.
Check out the safety tips you need to know if your child ride an all-terrain vehicle.
The U.S. Department of Transportation says billions of dollars in freight are moved by trains each year. But when there's a railroad accident, these cargos can contribute to massive emergencies.
The U.S. Department of Transportation says billions of dollars in freight are moved by trains each year. But when there's a railroad accident, these cargos can contribute to massive emergencies.
Both police and store security are warning men and women alike to be more aware of thieves while you're shopping. The bad guys are using some old and new tricks to rip you off.
Both police and store security are warning men and women alike to be more aware of thieves while you're shopping. The bad guys are using some old and new tricks to rip you off.
A fallen television or piece of furniture injures nearly 10,000 children every year and kills a child nearly every two weeks. America Now shows how to make sure your set is properly secured to keep your kids safe!
A fallen television or piece of furniture injures nearly 10,000 children every year and kills a child nearly every two weeks. America Now shows how to make sure your set is properly secured to keep your kids safe!
Strangers can see inside your home with the aid of a computer or smartphone equipped with a built-in camera -- and it happens more often than you think.
If you spotted a 'peeping Tom' looking in a window, you would likely call police. But strangers can now see inside your home with the aid of a computer or smartphone equipped with a built-in camera -- and it happens more often than you think.
Like marijuana, salvia is an herb - but this plant packs a hallucinogenic punch as potent as LSD when smoked or ingested. We investigated the terrifying side effects this powerful plant is having on users.
Like marijuana, salvia is an herb - but this plant packs a hallucinogenic punch as potent as LSD when smoked or ingested. We investigated the terrifying side effects this powerful plant is having on users.
The Coast Guard is sending out a warning about recent false distress calls after a recent event in which several occurred in Oahu, Hawaii.
The Coast Guard is sending out a warning about recent false distress calls after a recent event in which several occurred in Oahu, Hawaii.
It's a silent danger - there are often no symptoms or outward signs of sickness, but lead poisoning is still a very real threat to children and can come from unexpected places.
It's a silent danger - there are often no symptoms or outward signs of sickness, but lead poisoning is still a very real threat to children and can come from unexpected places.
While the vast majority of stalking victims are women, the National Institute of Justice estimates 400,000 men are also stalked each year.
While the vast majority of stalking victims are women, the National Institute of Justice estimates 400,000 men are also stalked each year. America Now investigates this disturbing trend and explains how you can protect yourself and loved ones.
Smart911 is a free service that allows people to create a profile detailing personal or medical information, which only shows up to 911 dispatchers if they ever call in an emergency.
Smart911 is a free service that allows people to create a profile detailing personal or medical information, which only shows up to 911 dispatchers if they ever call in an emergency.
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