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A safer July 4th is one without backyard fireworks

(HealthDay)—If you plan to celebrate Independence Day, you might want to reconsider setting off fireworks, Prevent Blindness suggests.

Jul 1, 2020

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Fireworks can torment veterans and survivors of gun violence with PTSD

For some combat veterans, the Fourth of July is not a time to celebrate the independence of the country they love. Instead, the holiday is a terrifying ordeal. That's because the noise of fireworks—loud, sudden, and reminiscent ...

Jul 1, 2020

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Don't let fireworks deafen you

(HealthDay)—Fireworks are a beautiful sight to behold, but they can damage your hearing if you're not careful.

Jul 4, 2019

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Safe practices around fireworks

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, summer celebrations offer plenty of excuses to light up the night sky. From fireworks at wedding receptions and Independence Day celebrations to graduation bonfires and simple sparklers ...

Jul 3, 2019

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Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists warn about eye injury risk with fireworks

(HealthDay)—With the Fourth of July approaching, ophthalmologists are issuing a warning on the dangers of fireworks and the risk they pose for eye injuries.

Jul 3, 2018

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How safe are fireworks? Even sparklers can cause serious injuries

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate, but injuries from fireworks lead to approximately 11,000 visits to the emergency department each year, and over 30 percent of them involve children.1 The majority of disabling injuries ...

Jun 29, 2018

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Fireworks are fun for the eyes, dangerous for the ears, says audiology expert

Fireworks displays are an American summertime tradition, but while the spectacular colorful displays are visually pleasing, a Purdue University audiology instructor says the loud booms that accompany them are a problem for ...

Jun 27, 2018

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