Community Safety

Columbus, OH – Friction burns that occur when a child’s hand becomes stuck in a treadmill are the second leading cause of hand injury among children, and are often more severe than other contact burns, according to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – Dust in your home isn’t just a nuisance – it may contain harmful chemicals released into the air by common products, according to a new study from Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University.

Washington – Three lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress that would require all new passenger vehicles to feature a warning system that sounds an alert when a child is left in a rear-seated position in a vehicle after the engine is shut off.

San Diego – The free and exceedingly popular mobile app “Pokémon Go” promotes physical activity, but the game also places hundreds of thousands of drivers and pedestrians at risk, according to a study from San Diego State University.

Columbus, OH – More young people are playing soccer now than 25 years ago, and with that increase has come a rise in the number and rate of injuries among players, according to research from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Dallas – Parents should enforce “zero tolerance” when it comes to their children being exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke, which can damage their heart and respiratory health, according to a recent scientific statement published by the American Heart Association.

Los Angeles – Many parents may be following outdated recommendations when caring for a child who has a concussion, potentially making the symptoms worse, according to the results of a survey commissioned by UCLA Health.

Dallas – Children between the ages of 2 and 18 should consume less than 6 teaspoons – about 25 grams – of added sugars daily, according to newly released recommendations from the American Heart Association.

Washington – A total of 35,092 people died in traffic-related incidents in 2015 – up 7.2 percent from 32,744 the previous year and the largest one-year percentage increase in nearly 50 years, according to data released Aug. 29 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

Fort Washington, PA – Although an overwhelming majority of Americans feel confident when choosing over-the-counter pain relievers, 1 in 5 fail to take safety into account when making their selection, according to the results of a recent survey from the U.S. Pain Foundation.