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Avoiding the deadly dangers of distracted driving
More than 3,100 people were killed in 2014 as a result of distracted driving, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
May 19, 2016
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Just a spoonful: Sweet taste comforts babies during injections
The sweet taste of sugar may provide some comfort for babies during immunisations, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. Researchers found babies did not cry for as long if they were given drops of sugar solution ...
Dec 11, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tolerating distraction
A constant complaint in our unpredictable world is that we live in an age of distraction.
Jan 19, 2018
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Help for European children to resist unhealthy temptations
Children and young people in Europe are exposed to all kinds of fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks – so how can they learn to resist the temptation to indulge?
Nov 30, 2012
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Multiple strategies being used to address distracted driving
(HealthDay)—More states are implementing multiple strategies to address the threats posed by distracted driving, according to a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
Jul 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cell calls, texts can distract even if unanswered
(HealthDay)—Simply hearing your mobile phone ring or feeling it vibrate is enough to significantly distract you, a new study suggests.
Jul 14, 2015
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Distracted driving among teens threatens public health and safety
Motor vehicle crashes rank as the leading cause of teen deaths and in 2008, 16% of all distraction-related fatal automobile crashes involved drivers under 20 years of age. These grim statistics, coupled with an increasing ...
Apr 17, 2014
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