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Hollywood’s Deadly Affair with Asbestos

Hollywood’s Deadly Affair with Asbestos LOS ANGELES – Since its very first silent film, Hollywood has kept a dark secret. The film industry, which gave rise to talented actors, writers, directors, and cinematographers, was also killing them. For decades, some of Hollywood’s most talented people were slowly and silently...

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A Dangerous Chore for Children

A Dangerous Chore for Children OAKLAND, Calif. – Despite new technology, features and safety guidelines, U.S. children continue to suffer serious injuries from both riding lawn mowers and push-mowers, a new pediatric study found. In total, nearly 200 children under the age of 18 were injured in a lawn...

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More Than 20 Hurt in Metrolink Crash

More Than 20 Hurt in Metrolink Crash LOS ANGELES – More than 20 passengers reported injuries after a Metrolink train made a sudden stop in Sun Valley on Tuesday. According to the L.A. Times, the train was heading south to Los Angeles when it grazed a tractor-trailer. Officials did...

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How Car Crashes Can Affect Children

How Car Crashes Can Affect Children We know car crashes can be devastating for both individuals and their families but new research suggests that when there is a child injured in car crash, the effects can be long-lasting and sometimes, hidden beneath the surface. It’s now estimated that post-traumatic...

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Ignoring This Raises Your Chance of Crashing

Ignoring This Raises Your Chance of Crashing If you have sleep apnea, you know it’s important to regularly follow your treatment program – but many people don’t and it raises the risk of crashing, a new study found. Researchers are concerned truck drivers are picking up these bad habits....

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A Dangerous Intersection

A Dangerous Intersection LOS ANGELES – If you live in Southern California, you know how crowded it can get on the streets, roads and highways. More than 7-million vehicles are registered in Los Angeles County alone (no wonder why there’s so much traffic!) and every year, car accident investigators...

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Oakland Warehouse Fire Kills Several, More Missing

Oakland Warehouse Fire Kills Several, More Missing OAKLAND, Calif. – A fire destroyed a two-story warehouse and studio during a Friday night party in Oakland. The blaze killed at least nine people and a day later, about two dozen are missing, the city’s fire chief said. Oakland Fire Chief...

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Every Hour of Lost Sleep Increases Your Risk of Crashing

Every Hour of Lost Sleep Increases Your Risk of Crashing You know driving drunk or getting distracted by a text message is a huge safety risk because these activities are illegal in all states. But far too many Americans aren’t waking up to another reality: driving drowsy can be...

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Most Trauma Injuries Happen At Home or In the Car

Most Trauma Injuries Happen At Home or In the Car LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans suffer injuries every year and almost every person is likely to suffer an injury at some point in their life. Some of these accidents can be deadly too; over 136,000 people are killed...

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Study: Truck Drivers’ Health Linked to Crash Risk

Study: Truck Drivers’ Health Linked to Crash Risk LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans have medical conditions ranging from minor side effects to life-threatening seizures. Although these conditions rarely occur, they can be brought-on at any moment – even when you’re driving. Medical conditions are some of the top...

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