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LA’s most dangerous intersection made safer with innovative crosswalk “scramble”

The Hollywood and Highland intersection in Los Angeles is losing its notoriety as the most dangerous intersection...

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New US government study links cell phones to cancer

A new study backed by the U.S. government suggests a new link between cell phone use and cancer. The National Toxicology...

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Brilliant new app may help the blind safely navigate the New York subway system

A new app on the market may just be the thing to help blind New Yorkers navigate the city's sprawling subway system safely....

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NYC Department of Health’s Newest Ad Campaign Targets Increasing Portion Sizes

Have you noticed the ever-increasing size of french fries and soda servings? An estimated 57% of adult New Yorkers...

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