Health
One in 25 reports falling asleep at the wheel: CDC report
(HealthDay)—In a new government survey, one in 25 U.S. drivers said they had fallen asleep at the wheel a least once over the prior month.
Jul 4, 2014
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Obese much more likely to die in car crashes than normal weight drivers
Obese drivers are significantly more likely to die in a road traffic collision than people of normal weight, indicates US research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
Jan 21, 2013
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As states raise speed limits, road deaths rise, report finds
(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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Pediatrics
Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds
An Oregon State University study published in Science Advances has found that traffic congestion is linked to decreased birthweight for full-term babies born to parents living near areas of heavy traffic, such as highways ...
Oct 31, 2022
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US cites 'crisis' as road deaths rise 18% in first-half 2021
The number of U.S. traffic deaths in the first six months of 2021 hit 20,160, the highest first-half total since 2006, the government reported Thursday, a sign of growing reckless driving during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oct 29, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asthma rates higher near busy highway
(HealthDay) -- Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds.
Jun 29, 2012
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New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes
Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents.
Dec 28, 2022
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Fatal crashes involving cellphone use may be under-reported
(HealthDay)—The number of fatal crashes involving drivers distracted by cellphones is vastly under-reported in the United States, according to a new study.
May 9, 2013
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Study: Tax deadline day can be deadly on US roads
(AP) -- The two certainties in life - death and taxes - may be more intertwined than Ben Franklin ever imagined: A study found that deadly auto accidents increase on Tax Day.
Apr 10, 2012
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Poor vision: Do drivers always see what is happening on the road?
A recent tragic pile-up on a major highway near Montreal has spurred the Québec government into action —to find the best ways to improve roads and prevent such disasters from happening again.
Sep 27, 2019
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