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Baltimore – “Instant Blood Pressure” – a popular mobile app designed to measure blood pressure – is inaccurate, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine.

The National Safety Council Texas Safety Conference & Expo – an annual event for safety professionals – is set to take place March 20-22 in San Antonio.

Aurora, CO – Maintenance of helmets may be more important than price when it comes to protecting young football players from concussions, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health.

Washington – Pedestrian deaths in 2015 increased an estimated 10 percent from the previous year – the largest annual increase since reporting began, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington – Transportation officials want to hear from stakeholders about the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers, as well as the best methods to diagnose and treat the disorder.

Read posts, pose questions and share your best practices in the National Safety Council’s online “Safety Forum.”

Register now for a free National Safety Council webinar on April 6. “Dashboard technology: Friend or foe?” will feature University of Utah Professor Dr. David Strayer and Robert Sumwalt of the National Transportation Safety Board.

Orlando, FL – Despite warnings and safety designs, children are still being injured by lawn mowers at an “alarming” rate, according to preliminary findings presented March 1 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting.

Inspirational speakers will provide insight on how to overcome today’s toughest safety challenges as part of the 2016 NSC Texas Safety Congress & Expo, scheduled to take place March 20-22 in San Antonio.

Washington – Do you know how much sleep someone your age needs? The National Sleep Foundation has widened its recommended sleep ranges for most age groups.