Community Safety

San Antonio – Children with asthma should be given the chance to speak directly to doctors because they may have a different view than their caregiver, according to a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center and the Center for Airway Inflammation Research.

Rosemont, IL – With a new school year beginning soon, two orthopaedic groups have released tips to help kids avoid backpack-related injuries.

Karlsruhe, Germany – Having a tattoo placed on top of a mole or other pigmented lesion could make it harder to detect the most dangerous type of skin cancer, concludes a new study from the hospital Laserklinik Karlsruhe.

Washington – A new website announced Aug. 5 by Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx aims to reduce pedestrian fatalities.

Atlanta – People living near refineries and manufacturing plants that release the chemical benzene may be more likely to develop blood cancer, according to a new study from Emory University.

Winston-Salem, NC – Limiting contact during football practice could reduce head injuries among young players, concludes a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Virginia Tech.

Irvine, CA – Basketballs and volleyballs can spread a germ that causes staph infections, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine.

Cheyenne, WY – The National Association of State Fire Marshals is encouraging homeowners to ensure a type of gas tubing is properly bonded to reduce hazards associated with lightning strikes.

Bethesda, MD – Regular vigorous exercise may help reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study from the University of South Australia.

Washington – City residents have a lower risk of injury death than their rural counterparts, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.