Community Safety

Washington – With drug overdoses on the rise and marijuana legalization becoming more prevalent, the Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) have updated their 2015 report concerning drug use on America’s roads.

Columbus, OH – About 34 children per day are treated in an emergency room for ear injuries related to cotton swabs, according to a study from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dallas – A little more than one-third of American adults have experienced at least one symptom of a “mini-stroke,” yet only 3 percent called 911, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Stockton, CA – Energy drinks could have potentially harmful effects on blood pressure and heart function – and not only because of caffeine – a recent study shows.

Cincinnati – The dangers of secondhand smoke are well-established – but what about "thirdhand smoke?"

Ann Arbor, MI – Nearly 40 percent of consumers avoid vehicle safety recalls because they fear their dealership will recommend additional repairs, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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.

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.

Chapel Hill, NC – A “no fat” or “no sugar” label on food packaging doesn’t necessarily tell the full story about an item’s nutritional quality, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.