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Chicago — Eye injuries were more common in basketball than any other sport last year, according to estimates from advocacy group Prevent Blindness.

Arlington, VA — Exposures to household cleaning products among young children increased 10% over a recent four-month period compared with the same time frame a year ago, the American Association of Poison Control Centers is warning parents and caregivers.

Virginia Beach, VA — About 3 out of 5 U.S. adults say they’re experiencing the worst sleep of their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent survey show.

Philadelphia — Two physician groups are recommending topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – with or without menthol gel – as a non-opioid “first-line therapy” for treating acute pain from non-low-back musculoskeletal injuries.

West Lafayette, IN — Wearing a facial covering to protect against the spread of COVID-19 is effective only when the correct type of mask is worn properly and maintained, a Purdue University nursing professor is reminding the public.

Barcelona, Spain — Walking along bodies of water might boost your overall health and mood, results of a recent study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health suggest.

Houston — Go ahead, indulge in some chocolate – it just may lower your risk of heart disease, researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine say.

Cincinnati — Millions of people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic may be sitting at improperly arranged workstations that increase their risk of eye, head, neck, back, shoulder, wrist and forearm stress and strain injuries, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by University of Cincinnati researchers.

A best practice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections is routinely cleaning and disinfecting/sanitizing surfaces, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

London — More than 1 out of 4 young adults don’t know pregnant women shouldn’t drink alcohol, results of a recent survey out of the United Kingdom show.