Health
Poison centers warn against gas siphoning
A rash of gasoline-related poisoning calls has led U.S. poison experts to warn against gas siphoning.
May 24, 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
Alcohol deaths hit 20-year high in lockdown: UK data
Alcohol deaths in England and Wales have reached the highest levels in 20 years following a sharp rise since the start of COVID lockdown, according to government data released on Thursday.
May 6, 2021
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Medications
Benzodiazepines up risk for nonfatal drug-related poisoning in OUD
(HealthDay)—An increased risk for nonfatal drug-related poisoning is associated with benzodiazepine treatment in patients with opioid use disorder, according to a study published online March 3 in The American Journal of ...
Apr 2, 2021
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Addiction
Nearly half of poison control calls for supersized alcopops involve underage drinkers
Supersized alcopops are ready-to-drink flavored alcoholic beverages with high alcohol content that are disproportionately consumed by underage drinkers. There can be up to 5.5 standard alcoholic drinks in a single 24 ounce ...
Mar 25, 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
Ultrasonic cleaning of salad could reduce instances of food poisoning
A new study has shown that streams of water carrying sound and microscopic air bubbles can clean bacteria from salad leaves more effectively than current washing methods used by suppliers and consumers. As well as reducing ...
Mar 2, 2021
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Health
Silent killer: Watch out for carbon monoxide dangers this winter
Carbon monoxide poisoning can prove fatal without a warning, because it can't be seen, smelled or heard.
Feb 15, 2021
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Health
Researchers reveal pervasive health threats of unregulated battery recycling
Decades after the industrialized world largely eliminated lead poisoning in children, the potent neurotoxin still lurks in one in three children globally. A new study in Bangladesh by researchers at Stanford University and ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Pediatrics
New study reveals poisoning exposures in Australian schools
New research from the University of Sydney has found poisoning exposures in children and adolescents while at school are relatively common and appear to be increasing, highlighting the need for more robust prevention measures.
Nov 3, 2020
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