Community Safety

Stockholm — Planning on sleeping in this weekend? It might be good for your health. New research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute suggests sleeping longer on weekends may counteract the health risks associated with not getting enough sleep during the week.

San Diego — Parents and caregivers need to “look before you lock” a parked vehicle, as temperatures on sunny summer days can climb well above 100° F in one hour – about the time it can take for a child to suffer heat-related injuries or death, according to the results of a recent study.

Atlanta — The fatal fall rate for people 65 and older jumped 31 percent from 2007 to 2016, making falls the leading cause of injury-related death among people in this age group, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Charlottesville, VA — Babysitters, relatives and other unlicensed child care providers are less likely to place infants in the proper sleeping position or environment, according to researchers from the University of Virginia and the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Columbus, OH — Rear-facing car seats are effective at protecting young children in rear-impact collisions, according to a recent study from Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

Washington — “Do as I say, not as I do” remains the guiding principle of many American drivers, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Ann Arbor, MI — As Elle Woods said in the movie “Legally Blonde”: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” A new study from the University of Michigan supports that sentiment.

Berkeley, CA — Do you prefer going out for a bite with friends instead of cooking at home? Before you dig into that burger, consider this: A recent study shows that food consumed while dining out may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to a number of health-related issues.

Alexandria, VA — More than a third of U.S. homeowners who have planned a digging project this year don’t intend to call 811 first, according to a recent survey conducted by the Common Ground Alliance.

Washington — A new Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation intended to enhance the safety of infant bouncer seats is in effect, the agency announced March 23.