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Orlando, FL – The National Safety Council and Grainger have announced a new partnership to help employers achieve continuous safety improvement.

Toronto – Children may be more likely to incur injuries from inflatable “bounce houses” than mechanical amusement rides, suggests a new study from Ryerson University.

Joensuu, Finland – Sustaining a moderate amount of weight loss could help prevent the progression of obstructive sleep apnea – or even eliminate it, indicates a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

Washington – Manufacturers must use a new official government label on mailings notifying consumers of vehicle and equipment recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced.

Washington – Overall transportation-related fatalities increased 3 percent in 2012 from the previous year, according to preliminary figures released Feb. 14 by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Boston – Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help improve the heart health of young workers, according to a new study from Harvard University and Cambridge Health Alliance.

Cleveland – Most U.S. adults may be misinformed about heart disease despite it being the top killer of both men and women, according to a recent survey.

The National Safety Council has announced its preliminary estimate that approximately 35,200 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2013.

Augusta, GA – Consuming too much sodium – regardless of calorie intake – may cause obesity and inflammation in young people, suggests a study from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University.

Ann Arbor, MI – Teens who consume energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, concludes a new study from the University of Michigan.