S+H Staff

Atlanta – A downward trend in child fatalities in motor vehicle crashes can be further improved if every child is safely restrained, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Des Plaines, IL – Culture change and training are needed to help prevent violence against nurses, according to a recent study from the Emergency Nurses Association.

Boston – Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help improve the heart health of young workers, according to a new study from Harvard University and Cambridge Health Alliance.

Cleveland – Most U.S. adults may be misinformed about heart disease despite it being the top killer of both men and women, according to a recent survey.

The National Safety Council has announced its preliminary estimate that approximately 35,200 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2013.

Augusta, GA – Consuming too much sodium – regardless of calorie intake – may cause obesity and inflammation in young people, suggests a study from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University.

Ann Arbor, MI – Teens who consume energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, concludes a new study from the University of Michigan.

Washington – A new special issue of the Journal of Safety Research features research projects from the 2011 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium.

Arlington, VA – A new voluntary consensus standard for determining whether personal protective equipment meets performance standards has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.

Washington – The Spray Foam Coalition – part of the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry – has adopted a new code of conduct aimed at improving health and safety among its member companies.