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Most Traumatic Brain Injuries in U.S. Kids Linked to Consumer Products

The majority of the more than four million traumatic brain injuries in kids treated in U.S. emergency rooms involved consumer products, a new study suggests. Brain injuries in younger children were tied to products such as beds and flooring, while …

New Focus on Zipline-Related Injuries, Deaths

The number of commercial ziplines in the U.S. rose from 10 in 2001 to more than 200 in 2012, according to a study released last year by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy part of The Research …

Hawaii Passes Immunity Bill for Injuries That Occur on Public Land

A key state House committee advanced a bill Thursday evening that limit’s the state’s liability on public lands, relieving outdoor enthusiasts worried that litigation fears could lead to parks being shut down. The House Finance committee passed a bill (SB …