Pediatrics

Summer sees a spike in chemical injuries in kids

Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. A new study by researchers at the Central ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Cook Islands reports first case of Covid-19

The Cook Islands on Saturday recorded its first case of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, as the South Pacific country edges toward reopening its borders to tourists.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Measles death toll in Samoa rises to 15: UNICEF

The death toll from a measles outbreak raging in the Pacific nation of Samoa has risen to 15, with most of the victims young children, UNICEF said Tuesday.

Health

The slow cooker makes a comeback

(HealthDay)—You might think of a slow cooker as your grandma's favorite timesaver, but this countertop device has many modern benefits— from making healthier meals and cutting calories to saving you time at the stove.

Health

Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change

A study of food served in a youth detention center in South Australia gives insights into the place diet and menu choices make in improving or reducing their incarceration experience.

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