Health
Don't use 'Comfi' baby walkers due to injury dangers
Your baby could be endangered by now-recalled Comfi Baby Infant Walkers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Thursday.
Mar 21, 2024
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Pediatrician offers advice on how to safely help a baby with a stuffy nose sleep
Every year in the U.S., some 3,400 babies die while sleeping. Many lose their lives to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which has no clear cause. Others manage to twist or turn themselves into a position that narrows their airways. ...
Feb 19, 2024
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Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers
Water beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts, toys or sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities. However, if ingested, they can cause vomiting, intestinal blockages and may be ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Tyson chicken nuggets recalled over small metal pieces in product
Nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled by maker Tyson Foods Inc. after customers discovered small bits of metal in some of the nuggets.
Nov 6, 2023
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Pediatrics
Report: US injuries from e-bikes, e-scooters jumped 21% in one year
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere—and injuries related to their use are soaring.
Oct 18, 2023
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Pediatrics
Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury
Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.
Sep 19, 2023
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Medications
Using a CBD product? Be sure to tell your doctor
Cannabinoid products may interfere with some prescription medications, so people who use them should add these to the list of supplements they tell their doctors about.
Sep 18, 2023
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Commercialization of cannabis linked to increased traffic injuries
Annual rates of emergency department visits for cannabis-involved traffic injury increased by 475% over 11 years, according to a new study from The Ottawa Hospital, Bruyère Research Institute, and ICES.
Sep 6, 2023
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Health
Nigerian snacks may be delicious, but are they safe?
Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food in ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Free trade deal is a major threat to UK public health, warn experts
The UK's decision to join one of the world's largest free trade agreements, known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), poses a major threat to UK public health, warn experts ...
Apr 12, 2023
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