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Early-Life Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Hyperactivity
Early-life exposure to
traffic-related air
pollution was significantly
associated with higher
hyperactivity scores at age
... > full story
Change in Cycle Track Policy Needed to Boost Ridership, Public Health
Bicycle engineering
guidelines often used by
state regulators to design
bicycle facilities need to
be overhauled to reflect
... > full story
Passenger Car Drivers Are More Likely to Die in Crashes With SUVs, Regardless of Crash Ratings
Most consumers who are
shopping for a new car
depend on good crash safety
ratings as an indicator of
how well the car will
... > full story
Grocery Delivery Service Is Greener Than Driving to the Store
Engineers have found that
using a grocery delivery
service can cut carbon
dioxide emissions by at
least half when compared
... > full story
- Early-Life Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Hyperactivity
- Change in Cycle Track Policy Needed to Boost Ridership, Public Health
- Passenger Car Drivers Are More Likely to Die in Crashes With SUVs, Regardless of Crash Ratings
- Grocery Delivery Service Is Greener Than Driving to the Store
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Laws to Lower Alcohol Limits Mean Lower Fatalities Says Trauma Expert
May 22, 2013 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing that the legal limit for a driver’s blood-alcohol content be reduced from 0.08 to 0.05, but and that may not be far ... > full story -
Less Sleep Associated With Increased Risk of Crashes for Young Drivers
May 20, 2013 — A new study suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase in the risk for motor vehicle crashes for young ... > full story -
Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Is Associated With Respiratory Infection in Young Children
May 20, 2013 — Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new ... > full story -
Air Pollution and Noise Pollution Increase Cardiovascular Risk
May 20, 2013 — Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to new ... > full story -
Benefit of Cycle Helmet Laws to Reduce Head Injuries Still Uncertain
May 14, 2013 — The benefit of helmet legislation to reduce admissions to hospital for head injuries is "substantially uncertain," concludes a new ... > full story -
Air Pollution Increases Risk of Insulin Resistance in Children
May 9, 2013 — New research shows that growing up in areas where air pollution is increased raises the risk of insulin resistance (the prescursor to diabetes) in ... > full story -
Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
May 6, 2013 — Bicycle helmets save lives and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a new ... > full story -
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Seat Belt Research Aims to Increase Child Safety on the Road
May 2, 2013 — Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children. Researchers have found the most effective strategy to prevent injury and death among children is to use age- and ... > full story -
Driving With the Dog Not a Good Idea for Seniors
May 2, 2013 — Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said researchers. The research team said both overall and at-fault crash rates ... > full story -
Rear Seat Design: A Priority for Children's Safety in Cars
April 29, 2013 — New report recommends technology, policy changes to better protect older children and adolescents in ... > full story
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