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Health Buzz: Plastic Surgery 'Botax' May Help Fund Reform and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 20, 2009

Obama's new gray hair probably due to stress; readers weigh in on curbing texting while driving. more >>

Our Readers' Smart Tips to Stop Teens From Texting While Driving

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - November 19, 2009

One quarter of teens say they’ve texted while driving, despite the well-known safety risks. more >>

How to Stop Teens Texting While Driving

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - November 18, 2009

Here's an idea: let's get more people to drive stick. more >>

15 Cities for People Who Hate Driving and Long Commutes

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - November 11, 2009

Where to go if you don't want to spend a lot of time behind the wheel more >>

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness

Health - November 6, 2009

Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds more >>

Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road

Health - November 4, 2009

Close to 2 million crashes, close calls linked to drowsy motorists, survey suggests more >>

Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky

Health - October 30, 2009

Chances of infection, anemia and more go up, study finds more >>

Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?

Health - October 29, 2009

1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say more >>

Babies Injured in Car Seats Used Outside of Cars

Health - October 20, 2009

Study found more than 43,000 emergency-room visits during five-year period more >>

As More Cyclists Hit the Road, Serious Injuries Rise

Health - October 14, 2009

Helmet use, investment in bike lanes could protect more riders, researchers say more >>

Distracted Drivers Cause Accidents, So Texting Must Stop

By Carolyn McCarthy - Opinion - October 13, 2009

We must act to benefit all motorists, argues Rep. Carolyn McCarthy. more >>

There's No Way to Enforce a Texting While Driving Ban

By Radley Balko - Opinion - October 13, 2009

Both the E-mailers and the ban proponents should use more common sense, says Radley Balko. more >>

Should Texting While Driving Be Banned?

Opinion - October 13, 2009

Proponents of a ban say public safety is at risk. Critics argue against one more unenforceable law more >>

Health Buzz: HPV Vaccine May Not Have Caused Teen's Death and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - September 29, 2009

Keeping teen drivers safe by controlling the car keys; are 'swine flu parties' a good idea? more >>

Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe When They Control the Car Keys

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - September 28, 2009

Kids with their own car are twice as likely to have a crash, a survey says. more >>

Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe

Health - September 25, 2009

Supportive rules reduce crashes, drunk driving and cell phone use on the road: studies more >>

Health Buzz: Heart Risk Factors Cut Men's Life Span and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - September 18, 2009

How to teach your kids to avoid texting while driving; why fitness pros knock The Biggest Loser more >>

3 Ways to Keep Kids From Texting While Driving

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - September 17, 2009

Setting a good example—and setting rules—may save lives. more >>

Traffic Deaths Near Peak in September

Health - September 12, 2009

School children, wet leaves and deer pose driving challenges this time of year, safety group says more >>

Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure

Health - September 11, 2009

Study found those who lived near heavy traffic noise had raised readings more >>

Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide

Health - September 10, 2009

Teens in low- and middle-income countries fare the worst, statistics show more >>

Drivers Distracted When Near Schools

Health - September 1, 2009

Study suggests students should be wary when walking around parking lots, crossing streets more >>

Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed