Community Safety

Washington – Fewer Americans are smoking than in previous years, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Boston – Moderate coffee drinking might lower the risk of death from diabetes and heart attacks, concludes a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Griffin, GA – Do you clean knives and other utensils after using them on fruit and vegetables? New research from the University of Georgia shows that utensils can spread bacteria between different types of produce – which could lead to food poisoning.

Chicago – Are you determined to lose weight? Put your money where your mouth is.

Washington – If you’re going to drive, you need more than two hours of sleep.

Rochester, MN – Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can considerably increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses, potentially raising the risk of heart disease over time, according to a study from Mayo Clinic.

Richmond, VA – Every child riding a school bus should be secured with a three-point safety belt, the head of one U.S. transportation safety agency said over the weekend.

Washington – Inadequate registration of vehicle tires leads to ineffective recalls, and consumers receive insufficient guidance about the risks of tire aging, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

Falls Church, VA – A new online resource center offers a variety of materials to help people protect themselves and their family members from mold growth in buildings.

Lyon, France – A new health concern surrounds hot dogs, sausage and other processed meat. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer on Oct. 26 stated that “sufficient evidence” exists linking consumption of processed meat to colorectal cancer, according to a press release.