Health
How to avoid suitcase strain this holiday season
(HealthDay)—With holiday travel comes the risk of injury from toting heavy luggage.
Nov 19, 2018
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Pediatrics
Nursery product-related injuries on the rise among young children
Parents of young children use nursery products daily but these products are associated with injury more often than you might think. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital ...
Mar 13, 2017
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Pediatrics
Researchers caution parents to prevent electrical cord burns to the mouth
With millions of Americans decorating their homes for the holidays, tangles of extension cords and electrical wires are a common sight. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have estimated more than ...
Dec 19, 2016
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Health
Don't spoil the holidays by ignoring fire safety
While the holidays should be a time of joy, there are many potential fire hazards that could ruin them if people don't take adequate precautions to protect themselves, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Nov 23, 2016
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Health
New study finds skateboarding sent about 176 youth to US EDs every day
Skateboarding is a popular recreational sport and participation has increased the last several decades, faster than any other sport or recreation activity between 1998 and 2007. With growing participation, has come an increasing ...
Apr 8, 2016
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Surgery
Watch what you eat: The dangers of a bristle in your burger
Research published today in the April 2016 edition of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery examines the incidence of injuries caused by ingesting wire bristles from grill brushes, and prompts physicians and consumers to take ...
Apr 4, 2016
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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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Health
McDonald's recalls Happy Meal toy for choking risk
McDonald's is recalling a Hello Kitty-themed whistle given to children in Happy Meals, citing a chance they could choke on some of its parts.
Nov 10, 2014
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Health
EU plans more tests for horsemeat in food
The EU will carry out a second round of tests to see if horsemeat is being passed off as beef, after a scandal last year rocked public confidence in food safety standards.
Feb 14, 2014
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Pediatrics
Backpack safety tips for back to school
(HealthDay)—As the start of a new school year approaches, parents need to think about the comfort and safety of their children's backpacks, an expert says.
Aug 18, 2013
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