Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36 percent, according to a recently published study.
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accidents
Dec
3
2010
Insomnia, anxiety medications found to increase mortality risk by 36 percent, study shows
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Sep
2
2009
Sleepy drivers are dangerous drivers
It’s time to begin thinking about final preparations for Labor Day weekend, and that includes driving. The Vision Council and National Sleep Foundation are warning people of the dangers of driving with poor vision or while drowsy.
These two rarely recognized driving hazards are just as deadly as poor road conditions and drunk driving.
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Commercial truck accidentrs are a significant public health hazard causing thousands of deaths and injuries each year, with driver fatigue and sleepiness being major causes.
A new study has confirmed previous findings that obesity-driven testing strategies identify commercial truck drivers with a high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea and suggests that mandating obstructive sleep apnea screenings could reduce the risk of truck crashes.
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