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Seattle – Driving while using cell phones or other electronic devices may be more prevalent in Washington state than experts originally thought, according to preliminary data from the University of Washington.

Bethesda, MD – Teens are exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables, indicates a new study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Ann Arbor, MI – While some impaired driving and riding behaviors have decreased among high school seniors over time, driving under the influence of marijuana may be increasing, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Washington – HeartSine Technologies Ltd., a manufacturer of automated external defibrillators, on Sept. 13 issued a reminder of a recall for some devices that may not function properly during an emergency.

New York – Quitting smoking may reduce heart attack risk to the same level as non-smokers, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medical College.

Atlanta – At least 200,000 of the deaths from heart disease and stroke that occur each year could be prevented by lifestyle changes, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – U.S. adults sleep less at night than many of their peers in other countries, according to a new poll from the National Sleep Foundation.

Boston – If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, consume whole fruit rather than fruit juice, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Washington – Be careful when purchasing and handling batteries for your mobile device, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA – The Wireless Association.

Detroit – Obesity may be driving an increase in kidney stones among women, suggests a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.