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Columbus, OH – Shoulder injuries among high school athletes occur most frequently during football compared to other sports, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Baltimore – Falls have overtaken motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Pasadena, CA – Lack of physical activity and long periods of sitting may increase the risk of heart failure in men, according to a new study from health care provider Kaiser Permanente.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency recently added 50 chemicals to a database that allows consumers to check the safety of ingredients in household cleaning products.

Seattle – Female middle-school soccer players may choose to ignore concussion symptoms and stay in the game, suggests a new study from the University of Washington Sports Medicine Clinic.

Washington – Legislation will soon be introduced in an effort to improve the oversight of chemical facilities and help prevent chemical spills, a group of Senate Democrats announced Jan. 17.

Columbus, OH – The number and rate of shopping cart injuries among children have continued to rise even after a voluntary safety standard was adopted in 2004, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Ithaca, NY – Inactive women may die sooner than active women, concludes a new study from Cornell University.

Pittsburgh – Chronic anxiety may increase the risk of stroke, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh.

Vienna – Warnings and safety advice on television and social media can help people survive tornadoes, concludes a study the Medical University of Vienna.