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Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction
Inattentiveness contacting others can lead to injuries, death while walking or driving

Drinking Problems Greater Among Returning Combat Veterans
Mental health issues also more common after war, studies show

Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On
It builds a statistical model based on what is, in fact, a very unhurried world, study says

Immune System Protein Predicts Toxic Shock Survival
Finding may enable investigators to screen lower risk patients from trials of new therapies

Researchers Map America’s Deadliest Roads
Online satellite imagery also provides crash data in public policy effort to boost safety

Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
Prevent drowsy driving

Health Tip: Prevent Jet Lag
Make plane travel more comfortable

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help

Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids’ Repeat Injuries
Emergency department 'teachable moments' remembered well by parents, youngsters, study finds

Relationship Violence Common Among College Students
Almost half had experienced it before or during college, survey shows