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Mebane, NC – Fire safety product manufacturer Kidde has issued an expansive safety recall of 37.8 million plastic handle or plastic push-button fire extinguishers that could clog or malfunction when used.
Silver Spring, MD – Whether enjoyed as a sweet indulgence or regular snack, black licorice should be consumed in moderation, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Washington – A total of 37,461 people died in motor vehicle-related crashes in 2016 – a 5.6 percent increase and the second straight year fatalities have risen, according to "Traffic Safety Facts," a publication of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Boston – Older teens’ confidence in their driving ability is dangerously at odds with reality, suggests a new study commissioned by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Halifax, Nova Scotia – A sedentary lifestyle puts frail older adults at a higher risk of death than it does for younger people who have similar levels of inactivity, according to a study from Dalhousie University and University College London.
Arlington, VA – Lane departure warnings and blind spot detection technologies are helping to prevent motor vehicle crashes and related injuries, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Darien, IL – Young adults who binge watch TV typically get poor sleep and, as a result, experience fatigue and insomnia, according to an American Academy of Sleep Medicine study.
New York – The American Lung Association has launched a public education campaign to promote what it calls a “groundbreaking” test that can help detect lung cancer in its early stages.