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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.

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.

Washington – One-quarter of parents may be allowing their child to ride in a car without being buckled into a car or booster seat, according to a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Montreal – Women are significantly more likely than men to have a heart attack without experiencing chest pain, according to a new study from the McGill University Health Centre.

Bethesda, MD – Teens are exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables, indicates a new study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.