S+H Staff

Emmitsburg, MD – Reducing residential arson is the theme of Arson Awareness Week, which will take place May 5-11, the U.S. Fire Administration recently announced.

Philadelphia – Increasing nightly sleep from 8 to 10 hours for adolescents may help reduce obesity, finds a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ithaca, NY – Using a small plate and scouting food choices may help prevent overeating at buffets, according to a new study from Cornell University.

Essen, Germany – Long-term exposure to particles from traffic pollution may increase the risk of heart disease, finds a new study from the West-German Heart Center.

Miami – The so-called “cinnamon challenge” – swallowing a tablespoon of the spice without any liquid – could result in lung damage, warns an article from the University of Miami.

Washington – Ensuring a safe work environment would be one of Thomas Perez’s top priorities if he is confirmed as secretary of labor, Perez said during an April 18 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing

Washington – The Department of Labor on April 12 re-established the charter for the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health

Berkeley, CA – Refinery workers should have more involvement and decision-making power regarding safety matters, concludes a new report released March 27 by the University of California, Berkeley.

Washington – Reports released April 5 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis estimate the rate of distracted driving on U.S. roads and how many injuries and fatalities occurred in distraction-related crashes in 2011.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers of 15-passenger vans to take precautions against rollover crashes.