Community Safety

San Diego – Images of sleeping infants used in magazines and on the internet often show the babies in unsafe positions and environments, potentially confusing parents and resulting in practices that can put children at risk, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting on April 25.

Ann Arbor, MI – Many people admit to texting with limited awareness of their behavior – also known as “automaticity” – according to a study from the University of Michigan.

Bethesda, MD – The Internet provides a wealth of information on countless topics. However, it is important to know what information is accurate and credible.

A child was treated in an emergency department every three minutes in 2011 for a toy-related injury, and more than 3 million children were treated for similar injuries from 1990 to 2011, according to a study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Baltimore – People who frequently prepare meals at home tend to eat healthier and consume fewer calories, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

Chicago – A combination of fatigue, increased irritability and feelings of demoralization – also called "vital exhaustion" – may increase a healthy person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a report from Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospitals in New York.

Providence, RI – School should start later to accommodate older students who fall asleep later than younger students, suggests a study from Brown University.

New York – Preventable arm injuries are increasing among young baseball players in ways that resemble the concussion crisis seen in football, according to a new study from Columbia University Medical Center.

Columbus, OH – An average of one child a day is hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals contained in laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – Despite a steady rate of health improvements during the past decade in the United States, significant problems remain, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.