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Columbus, OH – Children younger than 6 are increasingly exposed to marijuana, with some of those exposures sending children to the emergency department, according to research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – Children have been seriously injured – even killed – when TVs and furniture tip over.

Atlanta – Incidence rates of the most deadly form of skin cancer have doubled in the past three decades, but communities can take steps to prevent many new cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York – A pattern of reckless behaviors has led to more than a dozen drowning incidents in New York state, according to a study from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Birmingham, AL – High heels are fashionable, but – as many people who wear them can attest – the shoes also present injury risks.

Washington – The U.S. Postal Service is offering pet owners tips on how to prevent dog attacks against letter carriers, as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 17-23).

Columbus, OH – Most women are unaware of female-specific stroke risk factors and symptoms, according to the results of a survey from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

San Francisco – Child eye injury rates involving non-powder guns such as paintball, airsoft, BB and pellet guns increased by more than 500 percent from 2010 to 2012, according to a recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Indianapolis – Player-to-player contact should be limited during football practice to reduce the risk of concussion among athletes, according to the results of a new study.

Cincinnati – Letting an infant sleep unsupervised in a car seat, sling, swing, bouncer or stroller has resulted in injury and death, according to a new study.