S+H Staff

Washington – A new report from Trust for America’s Health offers several recommendations for preventing disease and improving overall health in America.

Berkeley, CA – Obese drivers are more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than normal-weight drivers, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of West Virginia.

Washington – A new Senate bill seeks to reduce illnesses and health care costs through preventive measures such as workplace wellness programs.

Cumming, IA – Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced Jan. 26 he would not run for re-election in 2014, after serving 40 years in Congress.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Medical Review Board is scheduled to host a public meeting on Feb. 13 in Alexandria, VA, to identify fatigue-related evidence to aid future decisions on hours-of-service regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Emmitsburg, MD – Approximately 164,500 residential building cooking fires occurred each year from 2008 to 2010, resulting in 110 deaths and 3,525 injuries annually, according to a report from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Washington – Transportation workers subject to federal drug testing regulations are still prohibited from using marijuana while working, even in states with laws permitting recreational or medical marijuana use, according to a notice from the Department of Transportation.

Emmitsburg, MD – A new resource from the U.S. Fire Administration is aimed at improving the safety of roadside emergency responders through increased visibility of emergency vehicles.

Los Angeles – Overweight and obese children are more likely to have multiple medical, mental or developmental conditions, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Chicago – Smartphone applications that use algorithms to detect skin cancer may be unreliable, finds a new study from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.