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College Station, TX – Texting while walking causes people to slow their pace and veer from straight-line paths – which could lead to trip-and-fall incidents, according to a recent study from Texas A&M University.

Register by Aug. 28 to save $125 off admission fees for the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo, set to take place Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Atlanta.

Itasca, IL – Nearly 19,000 people have died in traffic crashes across the United States from January to June, and 2.2 million were seriously injured – putting the United States on pace for the deadliest driving year since 2007, National Safety Council estimates show.

Birmingham, AL – Count heart disease as yet another threat posed by consuming a diet filled with “Southern-style” foods such as fried chicken, bacon and sugary beverages, according to a study from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Saint-Etienne, France – Older adults can benefit from doing even a small amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week, according to a review of research by Jean Monnet University.

Emmitsburg, MD – About half of all fire deaths in homes occurred in the early morning hours, and one-third of victims were asleep, according to a recent U.S. Fire Administration report on 2011-2013 residential fire fatalities.

This year, more than 100 innovative safety solutions will be on display in the New Product Showcase at the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo.

Brisbane, Australia – Standing instead of sitting can reap health benefits, and walking instead of sitting can improve body mass index and shrink the waistline, according to a study from the University of Queensland.

The National Safety Council has selected 53 organizations to honor with its 2015 Industry Leader Award for safety performance.

The National Safety Council recently released the NSC Prescription Drug Community Action Kit, which provides community leaders with strategies to engage the medical community.