Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Hundreds of people die each year and thousands of others become ill because of CO, according to the CDC.

The colder months bring higher rates of carbon monoxide poisoning, which is one of the most common causes of deadly poisoning in the nation.

Having a carbon monoxide detector can alert you of a problem before it’s too late but it’s critical to know the symptoms since those devices can fail.

Here's what we know about three people dying from what officials believe to be carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat at Saguaro Lake on Jan. 18.

New Hampshire police have released new information on the four family members from Newton who died on Christmas Day from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of three people found in a western Pennsylvania home this week, but investigators have yet to determine what led to the deadly exposure.

Extreme cold and possible power outages in South Carolina means some will be relying on alternative heating sources or generators to stay warm during the winter storm. But this could increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

A surprising 42% of homes don't have carbon monoxide detectors, but these products can save your life. Here's what you need to know about buying, installing and maintaining the devices.

As we continue into the coldest months of the year , it's nearly unavoidable that many of us will have to get out and brave the elements.And while bulding up ma

“Carbon monoxide symptoms are often described as ‘flu-like’,” says the CDC. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of about 100 people each year die in the U.S. from carbon monoxide poisoning that comes from fuel-burning ...

The CDC also reports that at least 430 people die each year in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Being aware of the symptoms could save your life or someone else’s. "Critical warning signs would be symptoms like headaches, nausea, fatigue, and cherry-red lips. Those would be some of the primary indicators," Zane noted.

Severe winter weather has entered the region and with it, most people think of closing and delays, power outages, traffic accidents, freezing lines and pipes, and downed trees. However, another possible danger not often thought of is carbon monoxide poisoning.