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New Delhi — More than 250 people were killed while taking selfies from October 2011 to November 2017, according to the results of a recent study conducted by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death among teens. Parents can help keep them safe by using DriveitHOME, an initiative of the National Safety Council designed by parents of newly licensed teen drivers.

The Safety+Health staff was onsite in Houston for the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo. From the keynotes and technical sessions, to the New Product Showcase Awards winners and OSHA’s Top 10 presentation, S+H has got you covered.

Washington — Fatalities on the nation’s roadways decreased by nearly 2 percent in 2017 and are on pace to drop again in 2018, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Uppsala, Sweden — Losing sleep, even for one night, can negatively impact metabolism and help trigger excess weight gain – possibly explaining a link between sleep deprivation and shift worker health problems – according to the results of a recent study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council will launch its Safety Ambassador Program next week at the NSC Congress & Expo in Houston.

Make sure you leave time in your schedule next week at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo to attend a Division meeting!

The time has come! The National Safety Council Congress & Expo will take place Oct. 20-26 in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Binghamton, NY — At-risk older adults are less likely to be hospitalized for fall-related injuries if they have a “fall plan of care,” according to recent research published by the Gerontological Society of America.

Three new videos have been added to the Safety Shorts series. Spearheaded by the National Safety Council Young Professionals Division, the series explores safety as a profession.