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Washington – One-quarter of parents may be allowing their child to ride in a car without being buckled into a car or booster seat, according to a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Montreal – Women are significantly more likely than men to have a heart attack without experiencing chest pain, according to a new study from the McGill University Health Centre.

Bethesda, MD – Teens are exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables, indicates a new study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Atlanta – At least 200,000 of the deaths from heart disease and stroke that occur each year could be prevented by lifestyle changes, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York – Quitting smoking may reduce heart attack risk to the same level as non-smokers, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medical College.

Washington – U.S. adults sleep less at night than many of their peers in other countries, according to a new poll from the National Sleep Foundation.

Washington – Be careful when purchasing and handling batteries for your mobile device, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA – The Wireless Association.

Boston – If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, consume whole fruit rather than fruit juice, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Detroit – Obesity may be driving an increase in kidney stones among women, suggests a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.

Hamilton, Ontario – The risk of dying from influenza may be higher for new moms, according to a study from McMaster University.