Community Safety

Houston – People who are divorced or single may be more likely to die in a preventable incident than married people, according to a new study from Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania.

New York – Some state child restraint laws do not meet guidelines from current research and medical experts, concludes a study from New York University.

Boston – Gymnasts may be exposed to high levels of flame retardants from the foam in gym equipment, according to a new study from Boston University.

Maywood, IL – The most likely injuries for young athletes involve the knee, ankle and lower back, suggests a new study from Loyola University Medical Center.

Washington – A new document from NIOSH seeks to dispel common misconceptions that child care workers may have about the flu.

Washington – Results of a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show that more than one-fourth of U.S. motorists reported having driven in the previous 30 days while being so tired they could hardly keep their eyes open.

Los Angeles – Driving while wearing an arm or leg cast may be dangerous, warns a new study from the University of Southern California.

Boston – Exposure to aircraft noise from nearby airports may impact the heart health of older people, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Baltimore – Caring for a family member does not increase death risk and may actually increase the caregiver’s life span, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Washington – A “culture of resistance” to reporting concussions exists among young athletes, concludes a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.