Community Safety

Boston – In the quest to better understand how disease is transmitted, researchers recently had an “aha moment” from an achoo.

Washington – Wheelchair users are about 36 percent more likely to be killed in vehicle-pedestrian crashes than non-wheelchair pedestrians, according to a study from Georgetown University.

Las Vegas – Falls and fights are the leading causes of eye injuries that result in hospitalization, according to research from Johns Hopkins University. The research was presented Nov. 14 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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.

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.

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