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The summer sun is one of the things that make trips to the beach, cookouts and other outdoor activities so special. The downside: Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can lead to skin damage, cancer and other health problems. But by taking some simple steps, you can stay safe while enjoying your fun in the sun.

Bethesda, MD — Individuals who first try cannabis or misuse prescription opioids before age 18 may develop a substance misuse/use disorder more quickly than those introduced to them as young adults, according to a recent study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse – part of the National Institutes of Health.

Philadelphia — Are you one of the millions of people in the United States who have suffered a head injury? If so, you may have an elevated risk for developing dementia later in life, according to the results of a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania.

Washington — The rate of pedestrian deaths jumped more than 20% in the first half of 2020 as speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recently released report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting entries until June 4 for its annual Road Safety Art Contest for students.

Columbus, OH — After a U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a ban on high-powered magnets used in children’s toys in 2016, the number of calls to poison control centers because kids ingested the magnets increased nearly 450% annually over the next three years, results of a recent study from two children’s hospitals show.

Arlington, VA — Women are at greater risk of severe injury in traffic incidents because of the types of vehicles they typically drive and the circumstance of their crashes, results of a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

Washington — Although the number of product-related injuries that required emergency treatment fell 24% during the first seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic, “the types of products causing injury displayed some marked increases,” according to a recently released report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Emmitsburg, MD — In an effort to raise awareness of kitchen fire hazards, the U.S. Fire Administration has produced an interactive video.