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Rosemont, IL – Be mindful of safety when carving a pumpkin and trick-or-treating this Halloween, recommends two orthopaedic groups.

Quebec City – Marathon running may overly strain the heart, especially for amateurs with less training, concludes a study from the University Institute of Cardiology and Pneumology Quebec.

Burnaby, British Columbia – Falls among elderly people in long-term care facilities often result in head injuries, according to a study from Simon Fraser University.

Darien, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released two free apps designed to teach children the importance of sleep.

Rosemont, IL – Having correct-size shoes and bags could help you avoid foot and back pain, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding consumers.

Los Angeles – Eating a diet high in calories and fat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Darien, IL – Both inadequate and excessive amounts of sleep are linked to chronic disease, concludes a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Quincy, MA – In recognition of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12), the National Fire Protection Association issued information to help keep families safe from fires.

Ann Arbor, MI – The rate of severe sepsis occurring among women in labor doubled between 1998 and 2008, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.

Lisbon, Portugal – Back pain among adolescents may be tied to school furniture dimensions and heavy backpacks, according to a new study from the University of Lisbon.