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A man crosses a nearly empty street in San Francisco, on March 17, 2020. Despite a reduction in driving last year, road fatalities increased, according to the National Safety Council.

'Tragic': Driving Was Down In 2020, But Traffic Fatality Rates Surged

Mar 05, 2021
A report estimates that traffic deaths rose 8% last year compared to 2019. When measured by number of miles driven, fatalities surged by 24%, the highest in nearly a century.
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January 28, 2021

Jan 28, 2021
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Daniel Sutton, center left, with his family before his death.

Window Blind Cords Still Pose A Deadly Risk To Children

Dec 10, 2017
Nearly one child a month dies after being entangled in window blind cords, despite years of effort to reduce the toll. A new industry standard to remove most corded blinds from the market may help.
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Hit-and-run accidents in California decreased by as much as 10 percent after the state passed a law in 2013 granting driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants, say researchers at Stanford University.

How Offering Driver's Licenses To Immigrants Here Illegally Makes Roads Safer

Apr 04, 2017
A 2013 California law that granted driver's licenses to immigrants in the country illegally reduced hit-and-run accidents by 7 to 10 percent in 2015, meaning roughly 4,000 fewer hit-and-runs.
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Trails and tribulations

Feb 23, 2016

Tight spaces, terrifying falls, broken bones — and ultimate triumph. Hold on tight as you read this digest of outdoor adventures gone sideways, told by those who lived it

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Instead of relying on forced air to keep his airway open when he sleeps, Arnott now wears this soft oral appliance at night. The device is more comfortable than CPAP, he says, and has decreased his apnea symptoms to "negligible" or "mild."

Snooze Alert: A Sleep Disorder May Be Harming Your Body And Brain

Aug 24, 2015
A lack of sleep can increase the risk of traffic accidents, heart attacks, diabetes and maybe even Alzheimer's disease, research suggests. Yet most people with sleep disorders don't get treatment.
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Whitner Milner, a recreational diver, drowned at age 25.

Breath-Holding In The Pool Can Spark Sudden Blackouts And Death

May 29, 2015
When you hold your breath underwater, you might pass out before you realize you need oxygen right now. Experienced swimmers have drowned as a result, and most people aren't aware of the risk.
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Questions About Road Rage Arise After Woman's Death

Feb 23, 2015

The killing of Tammy Meyers, a mother of four, sparked heated debate in Las Vegas and across the country about road rage.

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Nevada May Spend Extra $10M To Protect Pedestrians

Feb 05, 2015
RENO, Nev. (AP) — State transportation officials are considering spending an additional $10 million to help protect pedestrians in response to a recent...
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