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Darien, IL – A recently launched national campaign aims to help millions of Americans improve their sleep habits and reduce their risk of the health problems associated with chronic sleep loss.

Brussels – The European Union has released its strategic plan to identify and address workplace hazards on most of the continent for the rest of the decade.

Washington – An estimated 32,850 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2013, a 2.1 percent decrease from 2012, according to a new projection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2014 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Sept. 13-19 in San Diego.

Washington – Almost 400 children drown in pools and spas every year, and more than 75 percent of those children are younger than 5, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Pittsburgh – Emergency department visits due to traumatic brain injuries have spiked almost 30 percent in recent years, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Elk Grove Village, IL – The increased popularity of youth ice hockey – and a subsequent increase in injuries – has prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to renew calls for player safety.

The first week of National Safety Month 2014 has focused on preventing prescription drug abuse.

Washington – More than 3.5 million drivers across 20 states ran red lights in 2013, according to a study from the National Coalition for Safer Roads.

Atlanta – Almost 5,000 people visited emergency departments in 2012 because of preventable injuries stemming from pool chemicals, according to a study released May 16 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.