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Want to get drivers' attention? Use road signs showing more action Posted: 23 Feb 2015 11:22 AM PST Researchers have discovered a way to provide a little extra cushion when it comes to near-accidents. Their new study finds that people react significantly faster to warning signs that depict greater movement.

Canada must ensure all orphan drugs are priced fairly to allow patient access Posted: 23 Feb 2015 11:22 AM PST In developing an orphan drug policy, Canada must ensure that all orphan drugs for rare diseases -- both old and future drugs -- should be priced fairly so that Canadians may access life-saving therapy, argue authors of a new Canadian analysis.

Threat of ocean acidification to coastal communities in US Posted: 23 Feb 2015 09:26 AM PST Coastal communities in 15 states that depend on the $1 billion shelled mollusk industry (primarily oysters and clams) are at long-term economic risk from the increasing threat of ocean acidification, a new report concludes.

Immunization rates improve with centralized reminder system Posted: 23 Feb 2015 09:25 AM PST Childhood immunization rates would improve with a centralized notification system that reminded families when immunizations were due, according to a new study. The study found that a centralized notification system run in collaboration with public health departments and physician practices was more effective and cost-effective than a practice-based notification system, which few practices implemented.

'Walking Football' phenomenon has great health benefits Posted: 23 Feb 2015 06:18 AM PST 'Walking football' could have a multitude of health benefits, researchers say, after studying the sport. The new sporting craze of 'Walking Football' may enable people to continue playing football into their 60s and 70s while reaping a multitude of health benefits, according to the researchers.