Community Safety

Washington – The Governors Highway Safety Association and The Allstate Foundation are highlighting programs across the country that can serve as models to help increase teens’ use of safety belts.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that pet owners cook raw meat to kill bacteria before feeding it to their cats or dogs.

Rochester, MN – Facial hair increases the risk of burns for people who use home oxygen tanks, suggests a new study from the Mayo Clinic.

Silver Spring, MD – Decorative contact lenses can cause serious eye damage if they are not fitted by a doctor, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration.

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Million Hearts initiative has launched an online resource center that includes lower-sodium, heart-healthy recipes and meal plans.

Omaha, NE – An increasing number of drivers killed in traffic crashes are testing positive for prescription drugs, marijuana and multiple drug use, according to a recent study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a brochure focusing on issues related to safe motorcycle use, including safety tips and statistics about motorcycle fatalities and injuries.

Buffalo, NY – Caffeine may affect adolescent boys and girls differently after they reach puberty, according to a study from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Rosemont, IL – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding consumers about the dangers of using fireworks.

Atlanta – One in four people with diabetes does not know he or she has the disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.