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New York – Frequent weight gain and loss may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke for people who have pre-existing coronary artery disease, according to a recent study from New York University Langone Medical Center.

We know that, as a member of the National Safety Council, you’re on your Journey to Safety Excellence – but are you taking advantage of the additional free resources available on the Journey website?

Birmingham, AL – Parents tend to believe their teen drivers are as safe as – or slightly safer than – drivers in general, according to a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Attentive driving is critical to keeping each other safe on the road. Eliminating in-vehicle distractions is an important part of being an attentive driver – but what about the other drivers around you? Join the National Safety Council on April 19, at 1 p.m. Central, as we present new ideas to help drivers be more attentive and ready to respond to other drivers.

Washington – Pedestrian deaths in 2016 increased an estimated 11 percent from 2015, marking the largest annual increase since reporting began, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

New York – Children with autism may face a significantly higher risk of injury-related death, particularly from drowning, according to a recent study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

When you join the Journey to Safety Excellence, you’ll gain access to a lot of great, free information you can use as part of your safety communications. From statistics and tips to infographics, the “Journey Guides” contain resources to help get the safety word out.

Do you text while driving? If so, you’re engaging in one of the most common behaviors that put you and everyone on the road at risk of a crash.

Montreal – Scientific research organization IRSST has released a pamphlet intended to help workers recognize Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome.

What you don’t know can hurt you. Just as people should visit their doctor annually, safety systems need regular checkups to gauge how they’re performing. An easy way to do this is by using the NSC Safety System Assessment – free when you sign up for the Journey to Safety Excellence.