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Falls Church, VA – The American Industrial Hygiene Association recently launched an online resource center to help inform consumers about formaldehyde in laminate wood flooring and other household items.

Alexandria, VA – A disturbing trend indicates that many people are not aware of the extreme dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

San Diego – Images of sleeping infants used in magazines and on the internet often show the babies in unsafe positions and environments, potentially confusing parents and resulting in practices that can put children at risk, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting on April 25.

Ann Arbor, MI – Many people admit to texting with limited awareness of their behavior – also known as “automaticity” – according to a study from the University of Michigan.

Washington – With turbulent spring weather already hitting parts of the country, FEMA has released a severe weather preparedness toolkit.

Washington – Vehicles with a model year of 2007 or earlier may be at risk for brake pipe corrosion from exposure to road salt, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety advisory.

Atlanta – More than half of packaged food products contain more sodium than is considered healthy, indicates recent research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Barcelona, Spain – Children who live in homes where bleach is regularly used for cleaning may have a higher risk of infection, findings from a new European study suggest.

Washington – Using a frame child carrier when hiking with your young one may soon become safer.

London – An adolescent’s individual perception of risk can be shaped by the views of other teens, University College London researchers claim in a new study.