A Harvard University professor who introduced Americans to the concept of designated drivers to deter drunken driving is now taking on the deadly problem of motorists distracted by cellphones and other electronics.
Apr 5, 2017
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(HealthDay)—For the second straight year, U.S. pedestrian deaths are setting alarming new records.
Mar 30, 2017
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(HealthDay)—During the holidays, cocktails, eggnog and wine are always flowing, and the danger of serious or deadly car accidents soars.
Dec 22, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Increasing speed limits may be to blame for an increase in road deaths on America's highways and byways, a new study suggests.
Apr 12, 2016
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University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are determining whether an extended-release medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can improve highway safety and help prevent accidents – especially ...
Jan 11, 2016
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(HealthDay)—As you head home from Thanksgiving get-togethers, stay safe by buckling up, even when you're riding in the backseat.
Nov 27, 2015
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(HealthDay)—School bus safety is one of the many things parents need to review with their children before the start of the new school year, an expert says.
Aug 10, 2015
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A new study conducted at the University of Iowa's National Advanced Driving Simulator has found drivers who use alcohol and marijuana together weave more on a virtual roadway than drivers who use either substance independently. ...
Jun 24, 2015
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(HealthDay)—More motorcyclists are taking to U.S. roads, increasing the need for safety precautions, experts say.
Jun 8, 2015
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New research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that most child pedestrian injuries involving a motor vehicle occurred while children were unsupervised, ...
Mar 24, 2015
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