Community Safety

Champaign, IL – Do diet-beverage drinkers really eat more junk food than people who drink sugar-sweetened beverages or alcohol? New research from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign suggests they do.

Washington – Use of life jackets could decrease the risk of recreational boating deaths by 80 percent, according to a recent study.

Columbus, OH – Nearly half of child car seats on the market are not fully compatible with motor vehicle seats, leading parents to use items such as rolled-up towels or pool noodles to achieve a better fit, according to a soon-to-be-released study from Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Bethesda, MD – When it comes to exercise for children, something is better than nothing. That is a key takeaway from a recent study from the National Institutes of Health.

Washington – Americans are being encouraged to “Step It Up!” and walk more.

Washington – “Don’t wait” to plan for an emergency.

New Brunswick, NJ – Many young adults consider e-cigarettes and hookahs safer than traditional cigarettes, according to a new study from Rutgers University.

Ann Arbor, MI – More than 10 percent of children have illegally used another individual’s prescription medication, and an increasing number are doing so at a younger age, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Providence, RI – If you eat oranges on a regular basis, you might want to apply extra sunscreen when venturing outside.

West Lafayette, IN – A high-calcium diet, including use of supplements, does not increase an individual’s risk of developing heart problems, according to a new study from Purdue University.