Every year, more than 100,000 people are treated for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the ER, more than 14,000 need to be hospitalized and at least 400 die from what is called a "silent killer." The ...

Everyone's well aware of how important smoke detectors are, but there's another early-warning system every home should have. Carbon monoxide can be a real problem and it's called the "silent killer" ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- City residents can now get free carbon monoxide detectors installed by Syracuse firefighters, in addition to the department’s free smoke detector program. “We’re really trying to get ...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas that causes hundreds of unintentional deaths a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The gas is ...

Leaks from the furnace, water heater, or other appliances can release invisible carbon monoxide into your home. Correctly installing an alarm can keep you safe. However, the toxic gas known as carbon ...

Though the winter has been mild for many in our region over the last several days, we have entered a season during which we have even more reasons to be cautious about how we heat and light our homes.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the most dangerous—and often overlooked—threats in industrial workshops. Invisible, odorless, and potentially lethal, CO can accumulate rapidly in poorly ventilated ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The investigation continues to find out exactly what killed a family of three in Holmesburg, but early reports indicate they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Now, ...