Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record ...

Millions of people in the United States are in the middle an exceptional cold stretch — one of the longest in decades for some — and it’s only going to get more brutal headed into next week. More than ...

It’s not just frostbite and hypothermia. Freezing cold can affect almost every part of your body. By Simar Bajaj A winter storm has hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, dropping one to two feet of snow ...

A winter storm is expected to bring snow and ice to North Carolina, potentially causing power outages and dangerous road conditions. A homemade deicing solution can be made with one part rubbing ...

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, ...

Thousands of people pause their cocktail consumption and embrace Dry January every year. The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has hit new lows. And more and more, researchers warn we ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A senior living residence is dealing with thousands of dollars in damages after a fire was started inside a unit on the 9th floor. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded ...

Have you ever heard the age-old advice that drinking can warm you up in the winter? Unfortunately, a shot of alcohol may feel like it warms you up, but is actually dangerous for your body. It ...

Drinking alcohol in cold weather can create a false sense of warmth while actually lowering your core body temperature. Alcohol widens blood vessels, which accelerates heat loss and increases the risk ...

During the winter, you may struggle to feel warm no matter how much you bundle up. But some people actually break out in hives when exposed to cold, whether they’re outdoors in the winter, walking ...