Health
Report finds big rise in U.S. carbon monoxide deaths
A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning are increasing in the United States.
Mar 30, 2023
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Health informatics
More emergency visits for assault, self-harm reported for incarcerated adults
The proportion of emergency department visits resulting from assault and self-harm is higher among incarcerated adults than among nonincarcerated adults, according to research published in the March 17 issue of the U.S. Centers ...
Mar 17, 2023
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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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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
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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Health
Thousands of toddlers have ingested vaping liquids, poison control centers say
Vaping-related injuries emerged as a public-health crisis in 2019, with thousands of users suffering severe lung problems that required hospitalization.
Jan 3, 2020
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Health
Cannabis-related poison control calls for Massachusetts kids doubled after medical pot legalized
After medical marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, cannabis-related poison control calls involving the commonwealth's children and teenagers doubled, according to a public health investigation led by University of Massachusetts ...
Aug 16, 2019
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