Community Safety

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.

Gainesville, FL – High caffeine levels in popular energy drinks may lead to abnormal heart rhythms and other cardiovascular complications in consumers, according to a report from the University of Florida.

Columbus, OH – Every hour, about two children visit the emergency room for treatment of injuries related to strollers or carriers, according to a recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy, of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – In an effort to combat the “many inaccuracies” of poisoning-treatment information on the internet, the National Capital Poison Center has created a free mobile app.

Itasca, IL – Citing a patchwork system of laws, regulations and standards, the National Safety Council is calling for uniform child passenger safety practices across multiple modes of transportation.

Belchertown, MA – Fire safety experts want college students to remember one thing when searching for off-campus housing for the coming school year: “See It Before You Sign It.”

Chapel Hill, NC – Replacing one 8-ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage per day with water may help people keep off the pounds, according to a recent study from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Dunedin, New Zealand – Alcohol is believed to cause at least seven types of cancer “and probably others,” but the risk of some cancers drops if an individual stops drinking for several years, according to a report from the University of Otago.