Health
Carve the pumpkin, not your hand
(HealthDay)—Jack-o'-lanterns can be scary, but they shouldn't be dangerous.
Oct 22, 2018
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Study shows that injury rates from wearing high-heeled shoes have doubled
Americans love high-heeled shoes. One survey in 2003 reported that 62 percent of American women wore shoes with a 2-inch or greater heel on a regular basis. Those shoes are taking a toll.
May 22, 2015
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New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade
Pediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among children five years old and under, according to a new study published today in Pediatrics by a ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Johns Hopkins researchers publish digital health roadmap
In the dizzying swirl of health-related websites, social media and smartphone apps, finding a reliable source of health information can be a challenge. A group of researchers from the Johns Hopkins University schools of medicine ...
May 21, 2019
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Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas
New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent of childhood asthma cases has sparked debate about the health risks of kitchen stoves, as well as calls in the United States for stepped-up regulation.
Jan 12, 2023
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Child injuries, deaths spur recall of 10 million magnet balls, cubes
Ten million high-powered magnetic balls and cubes have been recalled in the United States because they pose a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed, a new report shows.
Aug 17, 2021
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Gov't agency vote means lower lead in toys
(AP) -- The amount of lead allowed in toys and other children's products sold in the U.S. will soon be reduced to one of the lowest limits in the world. The move was praised by consumer advocates but denounced by critics ...
Jul 13, 2011
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Pediatrics
Cribs are for sleeping, car seats are for traveling
Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many ...
Apr 24, 2015
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Salt policy makers eat too much salt at work
Salt policy makers in the Netherlands are consuming more than the average daily recommended salt intake of 6 grams in one hot meal at their work canteens, finds a study in the Christmas issue published in the British Medical ...
Dec 20, 2011
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Fire up the grill safely this holiday weekend
(HealthDay)—Safety should be on the front burner when you fire up the barbecue this Memorial Day, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says.
May 28, 2017
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