Kirstin Garriss, CMG Washington News Bureau

Smoking has decreased more than 70% nationwide since 1965, according to a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General.

There’s growing concern about the spread of a highly contagious yet preventable disease, the measles The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) say global cases jumped more than 20% last year.

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From checking equipment to cybersecurity improvements, state election officials assured Congress earlier this fall that they’ve been working for months to secure voting ahead of Election Day.

As a heated presidential race sprints to the finish line, the risk to election workers, feels greater than ever.

More than 32 million Americans have already voted early this year, according to the University of Florida Election Lab.

From romance scams to business imposters, older Americans are losing billions of dollars to fraud schemes.

Right now, millions of seniors are trying to find the best plans during Medicare open enrollment. As they weave through this information they may be hit with potential scams.

The number of teens using tobacco products has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to the CDC’s latest 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

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New federal data shows more than 21 million renters spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing last year. That means less money for other essentials like food and healthcare.

Hundreds of products are recalled every year, including children’s toys. But even when those warnings are released, it’s hard to get those harmful items out of homes.