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Teen Drivers and Over Confidence: New Study

Posted on May 09, 2008
Teenage drivers in the U.S. often overestimate their level of driving experience. That false confidence in their driving abilities puts them at risk for accidents and personal injuries. The finding is a result of new research published in a recent edition of the journal Pediatrics...

Prom Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

Posted on May 07, 2008
Contrary to what you may hear or see on television, most teens aren't drinking and driving or using illegal drugs this prom season. Still, each year many talented and promising young people across the U.S. are, in fact, killed in prom-related accidents -- many involving drugs or alcohol...

New Mad Cow Disease Precautions Aimed at Making Beef Supply Safer

Posted on May 06, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final regulation which bars some cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The new rule is aimed at protecting consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE -- also known as Mad Cow Disease)...

Clean-Up Tips for Mercury-Containing Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Posted on May 01, 2008
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are popular, spiral-shaped, energy-saving light bulbs, often touted as "green" alternatives to incandescents. The new bulbs tend to use much less energy and last several times longer than traditional bulbs, but unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, CFLs contain mercury, and when broken they represent a health hazard to consumers...

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CDC Safety Tips for Cruise Vacations

Posted on April 30, 2008
A cruise ship vacation is a great, relaxing way to travel and see counties all over the world. As vacations go, cruises can also be very affordable. The close proximity of so many vacationers in an isolated environment can pose some unique public health risks, however...

FDA Links Denture Cleanser to Allergic Reactions, Injuries

Posted on April 29, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding persulfates -- common ingredients in denture cleansers -- and has asked manufacturers of denture cleansers to include a warning in the label about their use of persulfates...

Entering or Exiting Automobiles Presents Additional Fall Risk for Seniors - Fall Prevention Recommendations: New Study

Posted on April 28, 2008
According to a new analysis of U.S. injury data, approximately 37,000 people over age 65 are injured annually while attempting to enter or exit a vehicle. Roughly 40% of these injuries were due to falls. Additionally, the same group was found more likely to be hospitalized as a result of falls than was the average driver...

Consumer Action Handbook Updated for 2008

Posted on April 27, 2008
The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) -- a consumer advocacy division of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) -- has released the 2008 edition of its Consumer Action Handbook. The handbook is designed to empower consumers to interact productively with vendors and businesses and help all people to become smarter shoppers...

Spring Cleaning? Prevent ID Theft With These Consumer Safety Tips

Posted on April 26, 2008
If you've considered a deep cleaning of your home this spring, you may also be wondering how best to eliminate the disorganization of another year's worth of paperwork and financial records. Simply throwing them in the trash is not always the safest solution...

April 21 - 25 is National Playground Safety Week: Tips for Building Safe Playgrounds

Posted on April 24, 2008
Outdoor play equipment and playgrounds provide kids with great opportunities for fun and exercise, but they also pose a few safety hazards. Improper playground surfaces, faulty recreational equipment and dangerous behavior can all put playful children on a fast track to the emergency room...

New EPA Rule: Protecting Children from Lead Paint Dangers

Posted on April 23, 2008
Contractors working on homes built prior to 1978 will soon be forced to take extra safety precautions to protect children from the dangers of lead paint, thanks to a new rule set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which will take effect in April 2010...

Record Numbers of U.S. Girls Participating in Sports: New Study Highlights Benefits and Problems

Posted on April 19, 2008
Record numbers of U.S. girls are participating in sports, but outside of organized sports, their physical activity levels are declining, especially as they become adolescents. The findings are the result of recent research conducted at the University of Minnesota Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, and presented in a new report titled Developing Physically Active Girls...

Alzheimer's Study Illustrates Need for Reliable Tests of Driving Skill and Cognitive Ability

Posted on April 17, 2008
Although many people with mild dementia (such as in early Alzheimer's Disease) may initially be able to drive safely, their driving skills predictably decline over 1 - 2 years to a level that often leaves them unsafe to drive. The finding is the result of new research published in a recent edition of the journal Neurology -- the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology...

Early Hydration Important for Long-Distance Runners: New Study

Posted on April 15, 2008
Runners who take part in day-long "ultra-marathons" experience much of their fluid loss in the first 8 hours of the race, demonstrating the importance of early hydration, a study has found. Published in a recent edition of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, researchers in this latest study repeatedly weighed 52 ultra-marathoners (runners in day-long marathons) over the course their race, which was either a 12- or 24- hour event...

Rising Number of Young Children Visit ER with Gymnastic Injuries: New Study

Posted on April 14, 2008
More than 26,000 American children end up in hospital emergency rooms due to gymnastic-related injuries each year, according to a new study in a recent issue of the journal Pediatrics. What's more, although half a millions U.S. kids compete in gymnastics each year, competitive pressure has generally been increasing, meaning that children are competing at younger ages...

Popular Music Glamorizes Illegal Drug Use: New Study

Posted on April 13, 2008
Rap music glamorizes recreational drug use and portrays illegal drugs such as crack and cocaine as symbols of wealth and status, according to recent research conducted at the University of California - Berkeley School of Public Health...

DWI Cases: Heavy Drinkers, Binge Drinkers, and Inexperienced Drinkers All Share the Blame

Posted on April 12, 2008
Conventional wisdom may hold that drunk drivers are habitual drinkers, but new research shows that people who get drunk only on occasion account for almost half of all DWI offenses. This latest study, published in a recent issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, draws its research data from the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey -- a survey involving interviews with more than 350,000 adults living in the U...

Endodontist Group Tells Kids: "Watch Your Mouth"

Posted on April 10, 2008
Now that the spring and summer sports season has arrived, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is urging all young athletes to "watch their mouths," and to wear a mouth guard for every sport this year, including even those spring sports typically thought of as "non-contact" sports -- like soccer, softball, baseball and gymnastics...

Food Safety: Malt-O-Meal Recalls Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Cereals

Posted on April 08, 2008
Malt-O-Meal has recalled two of its cereal products because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Full details for the recalled items are detailed on the company website. As summarized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella is a bacteria that infects individuals who come in contact with infected food products, food handlers, or pets...

Seat Belt Use By Pregnant Women Saves Fetuses: New Study

Posted on April 08, 2008
Contrary to popular belief, pregnant women should wear seat belts, not only to save themselves in the event of a car accident but also to save their fetuses. The finding is the result of recent research published in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology...

Work Zone Awareness Week: April 7-11, 2008

Posted on April 07, 2008
The 8th annual Work Zone Awareness Week will be held April 7th - 11th, 2008. Organized by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), this year's theme is "Slow for the Cone Zone." The event is recognized across the nation, but the initial kick-off celebration will be held on April 8th in Sacramento, California -- the first annual kick-off held outside the DC Metro area...

Post-Concussion Syndrome Can Also Be Caused By Factors Other Than Head Injury

Posted on April 06, 2008
Mild traumatic brain injury is often followed by post-concussion syndrome, but brain injuries, it turns out, aren't the only traumas which predict the neurological condition. The finding is the result of new research published in a recent edition of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry...

College Students Don't Practice Safe Eating Habits (Even When They Think They Do) - New Study

Posted on April 05, 2008
Efforts to teach young adults about food safety may not be hitting home, according to a new study of college student eating behaviors recently published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers conducting this latest survey determined that many college students actively engage in eating behaviors that could make them sick -- behaviors such as eating raw homemade cookie dough or runny eggs...

April 2008: Sports Eye Safety Month

Posted on April 02, 2008
Most people are aware of the importance of proper eye protection in sports such as hockey or racquetball, and wear face masks or appropriate safety goggles. Unfortunately, many people are injured each year in a variety of other "less dangerous" sports which also require proper eye protection...

April 2008: Alcohol Awareness Month

Posted on April 01, 2008
Alcohol abuse is prevalent among many different demographic groups in the United States, including all of the following, to name just a few examples:College students who binge drink at local bars. Pregnant women who drink and put their babies at risk for fetal alcohol syndrome...

Hands-Free Cell Phones and Distracted Driving: New Study Indicates Listening Preoccupies Brain Enough to Contribute to Accidents

Posted on March 28, 2008
Simply listening to a caller on a cell phone while driving may distract the brain enough to contribute to an accident. The finding is the result of a new study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University and published in a recent edition of the journal Brain Research...

Older People Face Higher Risk of Escalator Injury: New Study

Posted on March 25, 2008
Older people should walk cautiously on escalators and perhaps consider taking the elevator if they have trouble balancing. These recommendations and others are the result of new research into escalator safety conducted at the Indiana University School of Medicine and recently published in the journal Accident Analysis & Prevention...

Common But Illegal Pest Control Products That Cause Injuries

Posted on March 24, 2008
An increasing presence of insects and other pests is one of the earliest and most frustrating signs of Spring. While many people use pesticides to control insects in and around their homes, not all pesticides are safe -- particularly those which are only available on the street or in small neighborhood stores...

Home Safety Tips for Poison Prevention Week: March 16 - 22

Posted on March 23, 2008
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an emergency call is made to U.S. poison control centers every 13 seconds, and 40% of those calls involve injuries to children under three years of age. More than 77,000 of those calls typically involve poisonings by common household pesticides...

Egg Safety Tips for Easter and Passover

Posted on March 22, 2008
Eggs are an important part of Spring religious holidays, both as decorations and for dining. If you're planning an Easter egg hunt or cooking eggs for your Passover Seder, take time to educate yourself about the following common health and safety issues specific to eggs, courtesy of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a division of the U...

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