FARGO — As warmer temperatures melt snow, the risk of falls increases as the water refreezes, creating hazardous icy conditions. Health experts are urging the public to take extra precautions, especially as winter’s effects are still being felt.

This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often serious injuries that prevent a person from working or even ...

Fall-related injuries constitute a major public health issue, representing one of the leading causes of trauma-associated morbidity and mortality globally. Recent analyses have underscored the complexity of injury mechanisms, with investigations spanning ...

Wet leaves form a slippery surface that’s ripe for slips and falls. (Getty Images) Autumn is known for the change in foliage and apple picking, but between navigating on wet leaves and climbing ladders to cleaning out gutters or putting up holiday ...

University of Alabama student Matthew Polaski reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures after falling during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic.

Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, executive vice president and COO of Radnor Township, Pa.-based Main Line Health, never set out to be an entrepreneur — but she recently made her mark in the space. On July 1, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a ...

According to court filings, Robin Joy Bednarcik was shopping at the Aldi located at 11223 N. Williams St., Dunnellon, on February 5, 2025, when she slipped on what the complaint describes as “debris, liquid, or other substances” on the store floor. Bednarcik allegedly fell backward forcefully and struck her head on the ground.