Community Safety

Cincinnati – The health benefits of eating fish may outweigh the potential risks of low-level mercury exposure for women who are pregnant, according to a recent study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Washington – About one-third of Americans drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day, which could be contributing to increased obesity and disease, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Washington – Approximately 87 percent of participants in a recent survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported engaging in an unsafe driving behavior.

San Francisco – In recognition of Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing ergonomic tips to help workers deal with dry and strained eyes.

Maywood, IL – The idea that medical imaging technology – including X-rays and CT scans – causes cancer is not rooted in evidence, claims a recent study.

Baltimore – Do you care for an aging parent or grandparent? Does the caregiving experience sometimes cause emotional difficulty, financial problems, fatigue or time-management issues?

Atlanta – If you think you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re not alone.

Kuopio, Finland – Good news, egg lovers: Although eating one egg a day may increase your dietary cholesterol, it doesn’t appear to increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study.

Chicago – Using multiple intervention approaches to minimize your child’s sun exposure can increase proper sun protection, results suggest from a new study.

Washington – The number of people killed in traffic crashes during the first nine months of 2015 increased 9.3 percent from the same time period the previous year, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.