NHTSA Reveals Drivers Of New Vehicles Benefit From Advanced Technology
Just last week, we wrote about how numerous automobiles are being rolled out with safety features that would have seemed like science fiction a couple decades ago. More than just protecting occupants during a crash, many systems are now able to warn the driver when such a collision is imminent or even take over if… read more
Study Finds Some Parents Not Concerned About Car Seats On Short Trips
Parents need to place their children into the proper car seat every single time they travel. Doing so ensures that the impact of an accident will be lessened and that children will be properly protected. Unfortunately, a new study from Safe Kids Worldwide has found that not all parents are stringent when it comes to… read more
Washington Researchers Analyze Prevalence of Texting and Driving
Yet another survey has come out which speaks to the ongoing prevalence of distracted driving. It’s becoming clearer and clearer that this is an epidemic that affects people of all ages in all parts of the country, and we need to start taking it seriously in order to save lives. This latest study comes from… read more
FDA Uses “Science Fair” To Raise Awareness About Research Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration recently held a science fair of sorts in order to allow their scientists and researchers on staff to communicate with one another the myriad ways they’re approaching various safety problems. The event sought to outline the ways that the organization comes to decisions about regulations. The event is known as… read more
A Closer Look At Typical Driving Distractions
Not too long ago, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study that sought to determine how dangerous various driving distractions truly are. The study, which involved both a simulator and a real-world driving experience, is analyzed in greater depth in a new report. The first distraction, and the one that was identified as… read more
Susceptibility to Commercial Auto Fatalities May Increase With Age
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that older commercial drivers may be more susceptible to fatal injuries in a crash than younger drivers would be. The findings were featured in last week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s traffic safety advocacy director is quick to… read more
FDA Stresses Need For Drug Trials Involving Children
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that studies designed to determine whether or not certain drugs would be safe for children are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Thanks to Congress’s recent reauthorization of the Pediatric Research Equity Act, the FDA is now able to extend the deadline by… read more
Tesla’s Model S Claims Questioned By Some
Earlier this week, we reported about Tesla’s proclamation that it received the best ratings ever for a vehicle put through testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their Model S vehicle purportedly received a 5.4 rating, which actually goes beyond the five stars awarded by the NHTSA. Now, the NHTSA has responded that they… read more
Research Shows Tinkering With Red Light Cameras May Imperil Safety
Red light cameras are somewhat of a divisive topic in the state of California. As a report from the Sacramento Bee a few weeks ago explains, cities throughout the state have started to back away from the usage of these cameras after encountering strong opposition to their adoption. Many legal and privacy advocates believe that… read more
Study Reveals Teens’ Inclination To Tan Indoors, Which May Pose Risks
Doctors are increasingly attempting to get the word out about how dangerous it can be to tan indoors. The Food and Drug Administration has proposed rules that would place stricter regulations on these indoor tanning salons and beds, and states have also gotten in on the act. 33 states limit a minor’s ability to access… read more
Research Reveals Risks of Texting Among ADHD-Prone Teen Drivers
A new study sought to establish some sort of link between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and texting and driving as well as to identify how big of a threat texting poses to both those who do and those who do not suffer from the condition. The research was made available yesterday in the JAMA Pediatrics… read more
Research Reveals Hazards Posed To Those In The Healthcare Field
A new report takes a look at the myriad threats faced by those in the healthcare field and how the current regulatory landscape fails to offer adequate safeguards for these persons. Understanding the trend will be vital to limiting injuries in the future. Public Citizen conducted a study that found healthcare workers are more susceptible… read more
