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Portland, OR – More than 20 percent of older adults with chronic conditions have been prescribed medications that conflict with each other and may even make another condition worse, concludes a new study from Oregon State University and Yale University.
Washington – An estimated 24,270 motor vehicle crash fatalities occurred in the first nine months of 2013 – a 3.7 percent decrease from the 2012 estimate from the same time period, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Washington – A total of 1,353 people died from school transportation-related crashes between 2003 and 2012 – an average of about 135 fatalities per year, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Bethesda, MD – Teens who ride with drivers who are impaired by drugs and/or alcohol may be more likely to drive impaired themselves, according to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Rochester, MN – Having a large waist – even if you have a healthy body mass index – may increase your risk of premature death from heart disease, respiratory problems and cancer, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic.
Dallas – Remnants of cigarette smoke on household objects may be harmful, especially to young children, suggests a new study presented March 16 at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.
Washington – More states are allowing all-terrain vehicles on public roads despite warnings from safety organizations and manufacturers, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America.
Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association are collaborating on a new public service campaign intended to help prevent falls among seniors.
New Haven, CT – Elderly people who take medication for high blood pressure may have a greater risk of falling and being seriously injured, according to researchers at Yale University and Oregon State University.
Washington – Pedestrian deaths decreased 8.7 percent in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same time period in 2012, according to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
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