Safety

Suffering from hearing loss? Here are the likely reasons why, along with helpful hints on how to cope.

Did you know that if you hit and kill a deer on an Illinois road, you can claim the road...

Just how dangerous is it to plug in a toaster with wet hands, or to eat a silica gel packet?...

An expert reveals the surprising ways you're more vulnerable to identity theft when you travel—and how to protect yourself.

From innovative air fresheners to high-tech tailgates, we're counting down 10 of the best new car features on the Canadian...

Diseases that can be transferred to humans are carried by almost any animal, so keep your pets—and your hands after...

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something more serious.

"Oh no, this can't be happening," you think to yourself in the instant you realize you've been in a car...

In a fire, do you have minutes or seconds to escape? What's more dangerous: flames or smoke? Separating fire myths...

Did you know there are some ticking time bombs in your house that could explode with or without notice? Homeowner...

Know the steps to take following a break-in, so you can start moving forward as soon as possible.

It happens to nearly 30 per cent of adults over the age of 65 each year, and sends more seniors...

No, it has nothing to do with UFOs.

Stuck in an elevator? These holes can help you out.

There were 466 drownings in Canada in 2013, according to the 2016 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report. Water safety...

There's a reason psychologists say that vacationing is among the most stressful of life events, right alongside changing jobs, moving...

A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during a natural disaster.

Earning a living could cost you your life if you have one of these risky careers.

Protect yourself from Lyme disease, Powassan, Rocky mountain fever and other tick-borne illnesses by mastering tick removal in four simple...

There were 2,785 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks around the world between 1958 and 2016. Sounds like a high figure, but...

Whether you’re travelling abroad or in a crowded city, cunning pickpockets could be watching your every move. Here's how to...

A registered dietitian nutritionist reveals which foods could turn your next flight into a disaster.

Who better to get advice on home protection than FBI agents who have studied and observed the minds of criminals?

Cooking and baking with aluminum foil is fast and convenient, and makes clean-up a cinch, but it's not without health...

The fact that it’s called a safe doesn’t mean it keeps your stuff safe all the time.

Yes, even if it has a 6 a.m. departure time.

Want to head someplace out of the ordinary for your next trip? Try one of these fascinating nations, which have...

Although air travel is generally safe, you can experience some not-so-pleasant side effects at 35,000 feet.

We've all heard that our computer camera can be used to spy on us. Is it true? Is it even...