Exposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study from Denmark published in The BMJ today.
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One-third of ride-share drivers surveyed in a new study reported being involved in a crash while working. Using a cellphone, driving while tired or driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash, according ...
Apr 4, 2024
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There is a low-cost way for you to protect yourself and reduce your risk of respiratory diseases such as flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Build yourself a Corsi-Rosenthal box (CR box) in 30 minutes with just $60 worth of common hardware ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Road safety is a critical issue in an era of increasing cannabis legalization. Cannabis is known to impair reaction time, decision-making, coordination and perception—skills necessary for safe driving. In the last three ...
Aug 2, 2023
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Substance use among older drivers increases the probability of them being at-fault two to four times during a crash, a new study, analyzing nine years' worth of US nationwide highway traffic data, shows.
Apr 28, 2023
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Motorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, but quad bikes account for more serious individual injuries.
Jul 13, 2022
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For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
May 30, 2022
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All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.
Mar 21, 2022
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City design combining more public transport and rail networks with smaller, low speed blocks are the best to reduce road transport injuries, according to a new global study co-authored by researchers at Columbia University ...
Jan 28, 2020
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A review of published evidence by Queen's University Belfast has found 20mph zones to be effective in reducing the number and severity of traffic collisions and casualties.
Oct 4, 2019
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