News in category: On The Road

Antidepression medication and a high level of depression, resulted in the most impaired drivers, this study finds, while a low dose of medication taken by depressed drivers did not have the same result. Whether its the medication or the driver that causes poor driving remains unknown.

If there was ever any doubt about the wisdom of vigorous aerobic exercise, like running, this Stanford study resolves it. Among runners, a 21-year study finds they have improved health and fewer disabilities, the benefits of which last into their 80s and 90s when the participants backed off into walking.

This study off more than 8,000, finds that Americans are drinking slightly less than they did 50 years ago, and have shifted their preference from beer to wine. White men have reduced their daily consumption from two-and-a-half to one-and-a-half drinks.

Days before the first anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, that killed 13 people, a new report titled "Bridging the Gap" was released by the AASHTO that says the nations 600,000 bridges are in bad shape and in need of repair.

Danish scientists have noticed more behavioral problems among children whose mothers used cell phones during pregnancy.  Despite the controversy on how much - scientists agree that cell phones emit radiation. To err on the side of caution, there are some simple ways you can reduce your exposure, including something called a ferrite bead. 

Expect to see a more aggressive anti-smoking campaign if the FDA regulates the tobacco industry. That came one step closer Wednesday when the House passed the measure. The White House promises a veto. You'll never guess which side of the issue Philip Morris is on.

The mysterious Salmonella Saintpaul has been found in a serrano pepper in Mexico- considered a key breakthrough in sourcing the food-borne outbreak. The next step will be to determine if water or handling, at the farm or in the packing house is the source of the Salmonella that's sickened 1,300 in the U.S. and Canada. 

Citing high rates of obesity, the Los Angeles City Council voted to place a moratorium on the construction of any new fast-food restaurants in South L.A., where 73 percent of the restaurants offer fast-food fare.  Incentives will be offered to draw in establishments offering healthier food.

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, combed through 50 million death certificates from 1984 to 2004 and found a 360 percent increase in accidental drug overdoses of prescription medication. Partially to blame is the availability of prescription drugs, especially painkillers. 25 years ago, they were available only in the hospital. Now about a quarter of people exchange them.

California is leading the nation in becoming to the first state to take the trans fats out. Today the governor signed a bill banning all trans fats in restaurant and baked foods. A violation will result in a fine. The benefit to Californians should be a reduction in heart disease, the number one killer in the state.

Electromagnetic radiation may be able to penetrate a child and teens' brain more easily than an adults, so today a major cancer researcher issued a warning memo to 3,000 employees to limit their cell phone use, and to have children use them for emergencies only.

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Bill and Melinda Gates are joining forces and $500 million to launch a global anti-smoking campaign in low and middle income emerging countries which have never seen anti-smoking campaigns. Among their challenger are governments that derive income from a tobacco sales tax.

The Ride Proud. Dress Loud Campaign was launched by the Florida Highway Patrol on Monday in response to the increase in motorcycle fatalities. The campaign encourages bikers to steer clear of wearing neutral colors such as black, beige and gray. Officials feel optimistic that the campaign will help to lower the number of motorcycle fatalities each year.

Muscle pain affects roughly one out of every 1,000 people taking statins to lower cholesterol.Now British researchers believe they know why - a genetic variation seems to be the basis for muscle pain and myopathy. About two percent of the population carry the two variant genes, which cause roughly 60% of the muscle pain problem.

A Pfizer executive's helicopter rides to work from her Maryland home has the company rethinking whether executive benefits at a time of job cuts is a good idea.  The executive reportedly has received a bill for $300,000 to cover the cushy commute.