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New York – A new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health concluded that drivers who test positive for drugs were 3 times as likely as those who test negative to be involved in a fatal crash.
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.
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 – Air carriers that also conduct commercial air tours as well as commuter or on-demand operators that also conduct commercial air tours will now be allowed to use one combined alcohol and drug testing program instead of two, under a final rule from the Federal Aviation Administration.
New York – Smoking may cause airway cell damage before health tests indicate anything is wrong, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medical College.
Atlanta – The number of women dying from overdosing on painkillers has increased substantially since 1999, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cincinnati – Positive relationships with parents and peers may help adolescents avoid prescription drug abuse, according to a new study from the University of Cincinnati.
Columbus, OH – Poisonings among young children increased more than 12 percent from 2000 to 2010, largely driven by medications found in the home, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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