Community Safety

Schaumburg, IL – Many people don’t understand the information on sunscreen labels or use the product correctly, potentially raising their risk for skin cancer, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Washington – Thinking about firing up the grill this weekend? Before grabbing those barbecue tongs, follow a few simple food precautions, intended to help people stay healthy, from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Washington – As outdoor temperatures increase, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars.

Boston – Healthy living could prevent half of all cancer deaths, and close to half of all cancer diagnoses could potentially be prevented, according to a recent study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration is updating the “Nutrition Facts” label found on the side of most packaged food sold in the United States.

Atlanta – The number of children who suffer traumatic brain injuries on playgrounds has “increased significantly,” according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Beverly Hills, CA – Your vehicle’s front windshield can provide some protection from the sun’s rays, but its side windows? Not so much, according to a new study conducted by Boxer Wachler Vision Institute.

Silver Spring, MD – A Food and Drug Administration final rule, announced May 5, bans the sale of all tobacco products – including electronic cigarettes, hookahs and cigars – to anyone younger than 18.

Baltimore – Most young children who ride in taxis aren’t placed in child safety seats, potentially raising their risk for injury or death, according to research from Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Schaumburg, IL – When you look in the bathroom mirror in the morning, do you check your skin for signs of skin cancer?