Health
Europe's tainted food scandals
Public confidence in food safety in Europe has again been undermined by a growing insecticide-tainted egg scandal.
Aug 11, 2017
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News tagged with consumer safety
Medications
Swallowing nasal sprays, eye drops can harm kids, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Over-the-counter eye drops or nasal decongestant sprays can pose a serious health threat to children who swallow them and should be kept out of the reach of kids at all times, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Oct 26, 2012
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Medications
US lawmakers reject Canada drug purchases
The US Senate Thursday rejected a measure that would have enabled Americans to buy prescription drugs in Canada in a bid to reduce the costs of their health care.
Oct 20, 2011
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Health
Ask the pediatrician: How can children stay safe on the way to school?
Q: How old should kids be before biking or walking to school, and what are some tips to help keep them safe?
Sep 2, 2022
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Feds warn of 14 infant deaths in rockers from Fisher-Price, Kids2
At least 13 infant deaths have been reported in Fisher-Price's Infant-to-Toddler Rockers and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers since 2009, while there has been one death reported with a Kids2 Bright Starts Rocker, the U.S. Consumer ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Health
New research leads to improved bunk bed safety standards
Ryan was just four years old when he went to sleep on his bunk bed one night and never woke up. His mother found him strangled to death the next morning with his neck caught between the vertical post of his side ladder and ...
Apr 14, 2011
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Health
The Medical Minute: Fireworks -- beautiful but only for professionals
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country and fireworks are a crowd favorite each year. While fireworks can be fun to watch, they also can be very dangerous.
Jul 1, 2011
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Health
Govt proposes clearer labeling of meat additives
(AP) -- The Agriculture Department wants consumers to know when there's less chicken in their chicken.
Jul 21, 2011
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Health
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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Health
Thousands of kids injured in furniture accidents
In the winter months, more injuries occur in the home as children and their families are indoors for longer periods. In 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) identified injuries from furniture tip-overs ...
May 5, 2011
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