Health
Keep food poisoning at bay this holiday season
A happy holiday can go sour quickly when food poisoning joins the party.
Nov 23, 2022
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News tagged with poison control
Addiction
Hospitalizations for unintentional cannabis poisonings among Canadian children surged after legalization
Canada has seen a 6.3 fold increase in hospitalizations for unintentional cannabis poisoning among children under the age of 10 since the legalization of recreational cannabis, according to a research letter published in ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Health
Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids
They may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis products are not for kids.
Aug 23, 2022
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Health
It's time to replace your smoke alarm batteries
(HealthDay)—Setting your clocks back an hour this Sunday also means it's time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says.
Nov 8, 2021
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Health
As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds you'll surf through the season without so much as a sunburn.
Jun 3, 2021
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Immunology
How summer camps can shield your kids from allergies, asthma & COVID
As kids get ready for summer camp, parents might be fretting about exposure to COVID-19, but a doctors' group says they also need to make sure their campers will be protected from allergy and asthma triggers.
May 10, 2021
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Health
Storm alert: How to keep your home safe
(HealthDay)—Winter weather can bring hidden dangers, the most deadly of which can include carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
Mar 17, 2021
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Health
CDC: More chemical exposures reported in January to March 2020
In January to March 2020, there were more chemical exposures reported to the National Poison Data System than in the corresponding months of 2019 and 2018, according to research published in the April 20 early-release issue ...
Apr 24, 2020
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Pediatrics
US lockdowns coincide with rise in poisonings from cleaners
One toddler became dizzy, fell and hit her head after drinking from a large bottle of hand sanitizer. A woman had a scary coughing and wheezing fit while soaking her produce in a sink containing bleach, vinegar and hot water.
Apr 20, 2020
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Attention deficit disorders
ADHD diagnoses increasing in black kids, report suggests
For the first time, a U.S. survey found that black children appear to be more likely than white kids to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities.
Mar 4, 2020
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