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Parents Can Curb College Drinking by Supervising Kids During High School Years: New Study

Posted on March 20, 2008
Parents can help to reduce their children's risk of problem drinking during college by keeping a more watchful eye on them during high school. The finding is the result of new research published in a recent edition of Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy...

Knockout Head Injuries Actually Cause Loss of Brain Tissue: New Study

Posted on March 18, 2008
A head injury traumatic enough to cause unconsciousness can result in widespread, permanent destruction of brain tissue. The finding is the result of research recently published in the journal Neurology -- the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology -- and helps to explain why some people who suffer Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often experience irreversible personality changes following their injuries...

New CDC Report Underscores the Importance of Fall Prevention Among Seniors

Posted on March 16, 2008
Each year, approximately one third of all senior adults in the U.S. fall, and the likelihood of their falling increases substantially with each year of age. Nearly 16,000 people 65 years of age or older died as a result of injuries from falls in 2005 alone...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Posted on March 14, 2008
This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month -- a time designated for building public awareness and promoting education regarding brain injuries and their prevention.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the U...

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In Motor Vehicle Accidents, Teen Passengers Face Higher Death Risk: New Study

Posted on March 13, 2008
Teenage passengers involved in an automobile accident are more likely to die than other passengers in the same circumstances -- particularly if the driver is young and inexperienced. The finding is the result of new research published in a recent edition of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine...

CPSC NEWS: Changing Your Clock Means Changing Your Smoke Dectector Batteries

Posted on March 11, 2008
Most of the United States will be changing to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 9, 2008. This will be the first season when the time change occurs so early in the spring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and local fire departments remind consumers that DST changes are also the best times to change smoke detector batteries and reviewing home fire safety guidelines...

Being Bullied Predicts Poor Mental Health in Children: New Study

Posted on March 08, 2008
Injuries inflicted by playground bullies are often much more significant than black eyes and scraped knees. New research conducted at King's College London and published in a recent edition of the medical journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine demonstrates that bullying often leads to the development of depression and anxiety...

"Snowboarder's Ankle": Hard-To-Spot Fracture Often Misdiagnosed as a Sprain

Posted on March 07, 2008
A difficult-to-diagnose and once rare ankle injury is becoming more common with the increased popularity of snowboarding, according to a recent report by Reuters Health. Known as "Snowboarder's Ankle," the injury, commonly misdiagnosed as a sprain, is actually a lateral talus fracture -- a break in the lower ankle bone, at the outside of the joint...

Virginia Amends Penalties for Underage Drinking and Driving

Posted on March 06, 2008
The General Assembly for the State of Virginia recently amended and reenacted its driving laws relating to underage drinking and driving. According to House Bill No. 719, the penalties for underage drinking and driving "provides that "zero tolerance" (0...

Spring Break Safety Tips

Posted on March 05, 2008
March is Spring Break season for many college-age Americans, and one of the first opportunities of the year to set aside the books and vacation with friends. Too often, those vacations turn dangerous or deadly, due partly to risky behaviors frequently associated with Spring Break festivities...

Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners

Posted on March 03, 2008
Spring weather and gardening season are just around the corner. While gardening can improve your sense of well-being and promote physical health, staying safe while working outdoors is still important. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 67,000 U...

Early Preventive Measures May Guard Against Later Life Shoulder Damage: New Study

Posted on March 02, 2008
People whose work requires heavy lifting, frequent exposure to vibration, and routine repetition of the same movements are significantly more likely than others to develop shoulder problems 20 years later in life. The finding is the result of recent research published in the medical journal Annals of Rheumatic Disease...

VICTORY: Important Child Safety Bill Becomes Law

Posted on March 01, 2008
Public Citizen announced passage of the "Cameron Gulbranson Kids and Safety Act of 2007." The announcement by Public Citizen appears below in its entirety. "Yesterday afternoon President Bush approved the first auto-safety law since 2005, when he penned his signature to a bill specifically designed to protect children from non-traffic related automobile accidents...

DC Traffic Don'ts: Regional Road Rules You May Not Know

Posted on February 29, 2008
Washington, D.C. is unique as one of the few U.S. cities built according to a preconceived plan. Its grid-based pattern of roads is relatively easy to comprehend, but maneuvering across it in a car can be a challenge. Following are some metro area traffic laws that aren't necessarily common to other U...

Ankle Braces May Prevent Volleyball Injuries: New Study

Posted on February 26, 2008
Ankle braces are highly effective in preventing volleyball sprains, at least among female collegiate players. The finding is the result of research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine...

FEMA Trailers: Formaldehyde Dangers

Posted on February 21, 2008
A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demonstrates that high levels of formaldehyde have been found in some travel trailers provided to disaster victims by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Dangers of Street Racing Highlighted by Recent Deaths

Posted on February 20, 2008
According to a recent article in the Washington Post, a Prince George's County adolescent was attempting to stop his Crown Victoria last Saturday morning at 3:00 a.m., as he struck a crowd of spectators gathered for an illegal street race on a desolate country road...

CDC Warns of Accidental Teen Deaths Attributed to "The Choking Game"

Posted on February 19, 2008
At least 82 youths between the ages of 6 and 19 have been identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as probable victims of "The Choking Game," according to recent research published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report...

Stairway Safety Tips for Injury Prevention

Posted on February 17, 2008
Snow-covered, icy, or cluttered stairways are a nuisance, but more importantly, they're dangerous. According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), falls account for approximately one-third of all home injury deaths annually, and falls involving stairs or steps are the second leading cause of fall-related death...

Safe Driving in Work Zones

Posted on February 16, 2008
Winter weather in the DC Metro Area and elsewhere can take a toll on aging streets and roadways. Potholes caused by freezing water can quickly turn well-traveled streets into dangerous obstacle courses. Road crews repair many of these holes in late winter or early spring, creating a temporary hazard of an entirely different sort...

Hot Tub, Whirlpool and Spa Safety Tips

Posted on February 15, 2008
While the topics of water safety and drowning prevention typically receive some public attention during summer months, there are many people who prefer to use hot tubs, whirlpools and spas throughout the winter, when the weather is at its coldest...

Checklists for Winter Weather Preparation

Posted on February 14, 2008
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards, such as communication, heating and food complications...

Neurology Experts Advise Screening for Fall Risk

Posted on February 10, 2008
The Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued a new guideline urging its members to screen patients and determine their risk of falling. The practice parameter and supporting research appear this month in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology...

Blogging Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Posted on February 09, 2008
Setting up a blog is an easy way to establish a presence on the Internet and host public discussions. While organizations or businesses might start blogs to interact with customers or provide a public service, many personal blogs hosted by teens are simply exercises in public journaling...

Social Networking Sites Pose Unique Risks to Adolescents: New Study

Posted on February 08, 2008
Social networking sites such as MySpace, which offer unlimited opportunities for self-expression and self-promotion are particularly attractive to teenagers. Recently, public attention surrounding these sites has focused on the dangers of sexual solicitation or harassment of adolescents...

National Burn Awareness Week: Safety Advice

Posted on February 07, 2008
February 3rd - 9th is National Burn Awareness Week -- a period of time designated to raise public awareness of burn injuries and how to prevent them. This year's primary theme is gasoline burn prevention. The Manassas Journal Messenger recently published an extensive compilation of gasoline safety tips to help prevent burn injuries and other burn-related accidents...

Immigrant Children Face Greater Lead Poisoning Risk: New Study

Posted on February 05, 2008
Foreign-born children living in the U.S. are 5 times more likely to have elevated blood levels of lead than U.S.-born children living in New York city, according to new research published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Also significant is that children who have lived abroad within the past six months are 11 times more likely to have elevated blood lead levels...

Family Preparation for Natural Disasters in Four Easy Steps

Posted on February 04, 2008
Keeping your family safe and getting your life back to normal following a natural disaster depends on advance planning and time and energy devoted to preparation. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP) -- four comprehensive steps to prepare your family for disasters, prevent personal injuries and promote safety readiness...

Child Safety Tips for Using Cell Phones and Wireless Devices

Posted on February 03, 2008
Among kids and teens today, a cell phone is a virtual a social necessity. While the devices can facilitate easier communication with parents or family members and offer protection in some emergencies, they can also invite danger...

Winter Sun Safety Tips

Posted on February 02, 2008
Most people understand that extended exposure to the sun's rays can be damaging to the skin and eyes, and that safety precautions are in order during summer months. Unfortunately, many people fail to realize that the sun can be equally dangerous in the winter months, particularly when the ground is covered with a reflective layer of bright snow or ice...

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