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Make your amusement park visits safe
(HealthDay)—Hundreds of millions of people visit U.S. amusement parks every year and take over a billion rides.
May 4, 2018
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Use 'proper form' when practicing yoga
(HealthDay)—Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns.
Apr 23, 2018
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This type of firework disfigures people more than any other, study shows
Mike Spencer lit the fuse and held the firework above his head.
Jun 26, 2017
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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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Why artificial turf may truly be bad for kids
If you want to get a soccer mom's attention, bring up the subject of artificial turf, the preferred playing surface for children from pre-K to college – or at least preferred by school boards and parks and recreation departments.
Mar 6, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Large increase in eye injuries linked to laundry detergent pods among young children
Between 2012 and 2015, the number of chemical burns to the eye associated with laundry detergent pods increased more than 30-fold among preschool-aged children in the U.S., according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.
Feb 2, 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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Study looks at power tool injuries
From lifting a mower to trim the hedges to lopping trees with a circular saw, it seems there are endless ways for DIY enthusiasts to end up in hospital emergency departments.
Dec 19, 2016
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Cuisinart recalls 8M food processors; broken blades reported
Cuisinart is voluntarily recalling about 8 million food processors after dozens of consumers reported finding pieces of broken blades in their food.
Dec 14, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Consider eye safety when choosing kids' toys
(HealthDay)—Are you planning to shop on Black Friday for holiday gifts for the kids? Experts urge you to keep an eye on eye safety when making your choices.
Nov 25, 2016
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