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Darien, IL – High school and college football players may be at higher risk of developing sleep apnea, and those who are overweight should be evaluated for the condition, warns the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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Seattle – The rate of children ingesting magnets increased more than fivefold between 2002 and 2011, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

Washington – All major motor vehicle manufacturers must begin providing consumers access to vehicle safety recall information by Aug. 14, 2014, according to a final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – Although fewer people lived in rural areas than urban areas in 2011, the majority of roadway crash fatalities occurred in rural areas, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – Leaders from two House committees are urging the Federal Communications Commission to expedite its process for giving railroads the go-ahead to install antennas that make up part of emergency train slowing and stopping systems known as positive train control.

Washington – U.S. civil aviation, which refers to non-military private and commercial flights, showed mixed safety improvements in 2012, according to preliminary statistics released Aug. 6 by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Berkeley, CA – People are more likely to choose unhealthy foods after being sleep-deprived, concludes a new study from the University of California, Berkeley.

Charlottesville, VA – Preschoolers who regularly consume soda and other sugary drinks have a higher risk of obesity, according to a new study from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Washington – Concussions and knee injuries are among the top causes of sports-related injuries among children and teen athletes, according to a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.