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Charlottesville, VA — Babysitters, relatives and other unlicensed child care providers are less likely to place infants in the proper sleeping position or environment, according to researchers from the University of Virginia and the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Columbus, OH — Rear-facing car seats are effective at protecting young children in rear-impact collisions, according to a recent study from Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.
Washington — “Do as I say, not as I do” remains the guiding principle of many American drivers, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Ann Arbor, MI — As Elle Woods said in the movie “Legally Blonde”: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” A new study from the University of Michigan supports that sentiment.
Berkeley, CA — Do you prefer going out for a bite with friends instead of cooking at home? Before you dig into that burger, consider this: A recent study shows that food consumed while dining out may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to a number of health-related issues.
Philadelphia — Heads up, parents: Not all concussions are sports-related. Nearly two-thirds of pediatric concussions happen during activities outside of contact sports, according to a joint study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alexandria, VA — More than a third of U.S. homeowners who have planned a digging project this year don’t intend to call 811 first, according to a recent survey conducted by the Common Ground Alliance.
Washington — A new Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation intended to enhance the safety of infant bouncer seats is in effect, the agency announced March 23.
Fort Collins, CO — Thirty-three percent of recent high school graduates have ridden in a motor vehicle with an impaired driver, a recently published study from Colorado State University reveals.
Minneapolis — Non-opioid painkillers are as effective as opioids in treating moderate to severe chronic back pain and hip or knee osteoarthritis pain, according to researchers from the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System.