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Providence, RI – School should start later to accommodate older students who fall asleep later than younger students, suggests a study from Brown University.

New York – Preventable arm injuries are increasing among young baseball players in ways that resemble the concussion crisis seen in football, according to a new study from Columbia University Medical Center.

Washington – In an effort to bolster its wellness initiative, known as Total Worker Health, NIOSH has proposed a National Occupational Research Agenda for the program.

Washington – The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Nov. 14 released injury and illness data for 2011 and 2012 to correct previously disclosed data processing errors.

Columbus, OH – An average of one child a day is hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals contained in laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Boston – Voters in Massachusetts have approved a measure that will provide paid sick leave for many more workers in the state.

Elk Grove Village, IL – More than 1 out of 10 sleep-related infant deaths between 2004 and 2012 took place on sofas, according to a study from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Washington – Drowsy driving is a factor in more than 1 out of 5 deadly crashes, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Evanston, IL – Adults who suffer from dry, itchy skin caused by eczema might be more prone to experience bone fractures and other unintentional injuries, according to a study from Northwestern University.

Washington – Despite a steady rate of health improvements during the past decade in the United States, significant problems remain, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.