Community Safety

New York – Quitting smoking may reduce heart attack risk to the same level as non-smokers, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medical College.

Washington – U.S. adults sleep less at night than many of their peers in other countries, according to a new poll from the National Sleep Foundation.

Washington – Be careful when purchasing and handling batteries for your mobile device, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA – The Wireless Association.

Boston – If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, consume whole fruit rather than fruit juice, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Detroit – Obesity may be driving an increase in kidney stones among women, suggests a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.

Hamilton, Ontario – The risk of dying from influenza may be higher for new moms, according to a study from McMaster University.

Washington – U.S. drivers may be becoming less concerned about certain risky driving behaviors, according to a new study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Washington – All major motor vehicle manufacturers must begin providing consumers access to vehicle safety recall information by Aug. 14, 2014, according to a final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Silver Spring, MD – When operated unsafely, laser toys can cause serious eye injuries to the user or others, the Food and Drug Administration warns in a new draft guidance document.

Darien, IL – High school and college football players may be at higher risk of developing sleep apnea, and those who are overweight should be evaluated for the condition, warns the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.