Most older Americans want to remain in their home as they age, but a new National Poll on Healthy Aging shows many haven’t taken steps to improve safety, reduce fall risks or get help from others.

Gun owners and non-firearm owners over 50 agree with measures to reduce firearm injury and death, including suicide, and accidental shooting. But many gun owners don’t practice safe storage even if children are in their home, the study shows.

Injuries from winter activities aren’t uncommon, yet many parents don’t consistently make kids wear helmets or discuss safety ahead of time.

Gun locks can reduce the risk of suicide, accidental injury and other firearm violence. A new program focuses on getting them into the hands of people at highest risk through the psychiatric emergency room.

Data shows most school shooters get their guns from home, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teens has increased.

Trips, slips and falls are a major cause of injury, hospitalization and death in older people but prevention can start with quick fixes in their homes that you can make during a holiday visit

Injury prevention for kids and teens has only become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free online course from experts has made this crucial information more accessible.

And what to do if they’re already misusing candles, matches, lighters and more.

Falls are a major cause of injury to older adults but the pandemic led to a drop in physical condition and increase in fear of falling that could increase risk of injury.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for high school aged teens in America, but more parents of teens, including teens with depression, are buying guns during the pandemic. Public health officials stress the importance of safely securing firearms in

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Firearm injuries and deaths, from mass shootings to suicides, are a public health epidemic, but research on gun injury and death has lagged. New injury prevention studies could change that.

The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.

Avoiding the emergency room for preventable childhood injuries is especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. A Michigan Medicine expert gives guidance on how to practice prevention for common child safety pitfalls, and avoid the ER.

Michigan Medicine experts provide tips on how to best navigate the Halloween holiday for children with disabilities.