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Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has unveiled a campaign intended to raise awareness of drunk and drug-impaired driving by reminding motorists that “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.”

Atlanta — Prolonged leisure-time sitting, even among people who work out regularly, increases the risk of death from all causes, according to a recent study from the American Cancer Society.

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).

Waterloo, Ontario — High school students have a low level of understanding about safe food handling and preparation, according to a recent study from the University of Waterloo.

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.

Columbus, OH — Bicycle-related injuries sent more than 2.2 million children between 5 and 17 years old to U.S. emergency rooms between 2006 and 2015, according to a recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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.