Community Safety

Bethesda, MD – Almost 50 million adults in the United States regularly experience chronic or severe pain, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health.

College Station, TX – Texting while walking causes people to slow their pace and veer from straight-line paths – which could lead to trip-and-fall incidents, according to a recent study from Texas A&M University.

Madison, WI – Overall bicycling-related death rates have decreased over the past three decades, although rates are up among adult cyclists, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Global Health Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Columbus, OH – Headaches among children increase in the fall, possibly due to changes in stress and routines as they return to school, according to research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Birmingham, AL – Count heart disease as yet another threat posed by consuming a diet filled with “Southern-style” foods such as fried chicken, bacon and sugary beverages, according to a study from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Saint-Etienne, France – Older adults can benefit from doing even a small amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week, according to a review of research by Jean Monnet University.

Emmitsburg, MD – About half of all fire deaths in homes occurred in the early morning hours, and one-third of victims were asleep, according to a recent U.S. Fire Administration report on 2011-2013 residential fire fatalities.

Brisbane, Australia – Standing instead of sitting can reap health benefits, and walking instead of sitting can improve body mass index and shrink the waistline, according to a study from the University of Queensland.

Research Triangle Park, NC – Many adults fail to wash their hands with soap and water after breaking open eggs, which can lead to food poisoning, according to a study from research institute RTI International.

Washington – A new public service announcement from FEMA aims to help people with disabilities prepare for emergencies.