Most children involved in fatal car crashes are not safely and properly restrained, needlessly placing them in harm’s way, a new study says. About 7…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to remove the legal underpinning for most regulations against climate change. If approved, the EPA’s proposal would…
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A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says. Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at…
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Even low levels of lead exposure can harm kids’ working memory, potentially affecting their education and development, according to a new study. Exposure to lead…
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Violence, addiction and abuse can keep children a step behind other kids when it comes to their education, a new study says. Children who’ve experienced…
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Motorcycle helmet laws save lives and prevent many severe injuries, according to a new head-to-head study comparing two states. North Carolina mandates helmets for all…
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Birds on a remote Australian island are so full of plastic they crunch, British researchers report. They found plastic in the bellies of chicks less…
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Men are much more likely than women to die early from the world’s 20 leading health problems, a new global study shows. Sickness and death…
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It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true…
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Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you’re flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s…
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There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off — when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether…
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Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests. Every…
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