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Columbus, OH – An average of one child a day is hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals contained in laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – Despite a steady rate of health improvements during the past decade in the United States, significant problems remain, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – Drowsy driving is a factor in more than 1 out of 5 deadly crashes, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Washington – Bicycle-related deaths are on the rise, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Alexandria, VA – Seniors should stick to a nighttime habit of removing their dentures before bed, suggests a recent study that found sleeping while wearing the removable devices doubles the risk of pneumonia among the elderly.

Columbia, MO – Hand sanitizer may increase the body’s absorption of a chemical commonly found on paper receipts and potentially linked to adverse health effects, according to a new University of Missouri study.

Tucson, AZ – You might want to think twice before reaching for a kitchen towel to dry your hands or dishes. A new study from the University of Arizona has revealed that these towels can be covered in an assortment of bacteria.

Washington – Halloween can be a lot of fun for children, but the American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding parents to keep safety in mind.

Philadelphia – From grilled cheese to roast beef, sandwiches are a part of many people’s daily diet. However, Americans may need to take a closer look at their eating habits, as new research shows that sandwiches – including fast-food burgers – make up one-fifth of many consumers’ daily sodium intake.

Philadelphia – College athletes who play contact sports are more than twice as likely to carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (also known as MRSA) bacteria as other athletes, a recent study suggests.