Falling off Santa’s lap and other Christmas injuries
A new study reveals the dangers of Christmas in the U.S., where thousands of people are injured each year by holiday decorations, sleds and Santa impersonators.
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12 key references for reporters covering concussions
An emerging body of research is starting to paint a clearer picture of how concussions work and their potentially serious, lasting consequences.
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Injury-related deaths on the rise in US from 2000 to 2016
Deaths resulting from injuries – both violent and unintentional – are on the rise in the U.S.
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Police use of force: Most suspects in three cities studied were not injured
Police officers rarely used force to apprehend and detain criminal suspects and, when they did, most suspects were not injured, finds a study of three city police departments.
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High school football concussions and long-term health concerns: Research roundup
Growing concern about concussions is unsettling high school football communities. We round up the recent findings.
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Shark attacks: Research and resources
While shark attacks are rare, reports of attacks are on the rise worldwide. This collection of research examines shark-attack trends, victim injuries, how the media portrays sharks and more.
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