Community Safety

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.

Bethesda, MD – Early exposure to certain allergens and bacteria may protect children from wheezing and developing allergies as toddlers, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

New Haven, CT – Public awareness is low when it comes to risk factors for head and neck cancers, according to a study from Yale University.

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.

Washington – One out of four teens does not wear a safety belt during every car ride, according to a report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration has approved new regulations and warning labels for “sunlamp” products such as tanning beds and tanning booths.

Washington – Motor vehicle crashes cost Americans $871 billion in economic loss and societal harm in 2010, according to a new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – A Department of Health and Human Services program intended to help reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes among people in the United States has shown some positive signs, but more work is needed, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Darien, IL – A recently launched national campaign aims to help millions of Americans improve their sleep habits and reduce their risk of the health problems associated with chronic sleep loss.