Community Safety

Washington — Drugged driving – particularly involving marijuana and opioids – is now a substantial factor in fatal crashes, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org).

Toronto — Drivers with cataracts who have surgery to correct the problem may reduce their risk of being involved in a crash, research from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences shows.

Palo Alto, CA — The battle between low fat and low carb may be a dieting draw, according to a recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Philadelphia — Your child has just swallowed a button battery – a potentially deadly situation. What should you do? After calling 911, give the child honey at regular intervals until he or she is taken to the hospital, says a research team of ear, nose and throat specialists.

Melbourne, Australia — You’re driving on a country road, when you suddenly find yourself getting very, very sleepy. One potential culprit? Vibrations, according to a recent study from RMIT University.

Atlanta — The level of leisure-time exercise among U.S. adults exceeds the targeted goal of a national campaign aimed at promoting health, but Americans still have room for improvement, according to a recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Bethesda, MD — Got a question about the possible adverse health effects of ingesting chamomile? What about how lavender affects your body? Tea tree oil? A new mobile app may help you get some answers.

Quincy, MA — The National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its Fire Prevention Week 2018 campaign: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.”

Chicago — “All fireworks are inherently dangerous.” That’s the message the American Society for Surgery of the Hand is urging people to keep in mind this Fourth of July.

Washington — Tobacco use is down among both high school and middle school students, according to a joint study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.