Safety & Insurance

Advertising in the 1950s promoted doctor recommendations for cigarette brands. But sentiments changed. Now smoking is at an all-time low, linked to numerous negative health outcomes.

The 2021 law banning the use of hand-held communications devices while driving on Virginia’s roadways was a good start toward altering motorist behavior and reducing distracted driving crashes. 

The odds of having a fantastic Labor Day weekend are in your favor, though the chances of becoming a traffic safety statistic are something to keep in mind.

Tick bites often go undetected until symptoms arise. It took five months before Charles Green realized he was suffering from Alpha-gal syndrome.

The riskiest time for a teen driver is often at the start of their driving career. The fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-year-olds is 40% higher than for 18-year-olds, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.

In lieu of some daunting statistics about mental health issues among farmers and rural communities, farm groups are reminding farmers of the many resources available to them.

As summer heat amps up, so does the risk of setting off a natural disaster while tidying up the yard.

Learn about Medicare eligibility, enrollment periods and plan options during online Medicare seminars.

Whether you venture outdoors on a clear day or a cloudy one, it’s always important to protect your skin against dangerous sun rays. Skin cancer is on the rise.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a busy, above-average hurricane season, and residents are urged to stay vigilant and plan for emergencies.