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Jinan, China – Eating five servings of fruit and vegetables each day can help a person live longer, a recent study indicates.

Washington –The American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding parents and caretakers of the dangers of furniture tip-overs.

Ithaca, NY – It turns out that the “Clean Plate Club” has no shortage of members.

Washington – Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and child safety advocates recently participated in a public education campaign event warning of the dangers of leaving children in hot cars.

Washington – The Department of Health and Human Services has released a report that recommends strategies to help reduce skin cancer-related illnesses, deaths and health care costs.

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom – A mild or moderate concussion may have longer-lasting consequences than previously known, according to a recent study from Newcastle University.

Bethesda, MD – Extreme obesity is an increasing public health problem that may shorten a person’s life expectancy by almost 14 years, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.

Kansas City, MO – Risk factors for sleep-related infant deaths may differ by specific age groups, according to a study from the Kansas City Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.

New York – Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer children’s medication can lead to errors, according to a recent study.

Hartford, CT – The majority of adolescents who are injured while riding all-terrain vehicles ignore manufacturers’ safety warnings, including recommendations to use ATVs with smaller engines, according to a recent study.