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Washington – Participating in extreme obstacle courses that include electrical hazards can result in serious injuries, according to a study from the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network.

Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is advising people to be cautious when removing snow this winter.

Boston – Certain insomnia symptoms may increase the risk of dying from heart disease, suggests a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University.

Boston – Gymnasts may be exposed to high levels of flame retardants from the foam in gym equipment, according to a new study from Boston University.

Houston – People who are divorced or single may be more likely to die in a preventable incident than married people, according to a new study from Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania.

New York – Some state child restraint laws do not meet guidelines from current research and medical experts, concludes a study from New York University.

Maywood, IL – The most likely injuries for young athletes involve the knee, ankle and lower back, suggests a new study from Loyola University Medical Center.

Los Angeles – Driving while wearing an arm or leg cast may be dangerous, warns a new study from the University of Southern California.

Boston – Exposure to aircraft noise from nearby airports may impact the heart health of older people, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Baltimore – Caring for a family member does not increase death risk and may actually increase the caregiver’s life span, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.