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Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid supplements.
Companies have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child...
Don't Use 'Comfi' Baby Walkers Due to Injury Dangers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Your baby could be endangered by now-recalled Comfi Baby Infant Walkers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Thursday.
The walkers, sold on Amazon, "violate the federal safety regulations for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway...
U.S. School Shootings Have Risen 12-fold Since 1970
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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During the past half-century, the United States' annual number of school shootings has increased more than twelvefold, a new study finds.
What's more, children are now four times more likely to be a school shooting victim, and the death rate from school shootings has ris...
ER Visits for Infant, Child Melatonin Poisonings Are Soaring
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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As more Americans pop over-the-counter melatonin to help them sleep, their young children are increasingly showing up in ERs after accidentally ingesting the supplements.
Florida Surgeon General Defies CDC Guidance Amid School Measles Outbreak
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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Amid an outbreak of measles at a Florida elementary school, the state's surgeon general has defied federal health guidance and told parents it's up to them whether they want to keep their unvaccinated child home to avoid infection.
School Lockdown Drills Help Students Feel Safer: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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Lockdown drills have become a shudder-inducing part of American life, preparing kids to lie low and keep quiet if a gunman chooses to roam their school.
But a new study finds these drills help children who've been exposed to violence, helping them feel safer at school.
Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn't Gone Away
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2024
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The health dangers posed by colorful detergent pods continues to plague young children, a new study warns.
U.S. poison control centers still receive one call every 44 minutes about a young child who's been harmed through exposure to a liquid laundry detergent pod, resear...
Small Magnetic Balls Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Swallowing Dangers
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.
In announcing the recall, the commission pointed to thou...
Stop Using 'Baby Loungers' Due to Suffocation Risk, Feds Warn
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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A popular infant lounger violates U.S. safety standards because it poses a fall hazard and suffocation risk to babies, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
Though a notice of violation has been issued to the seller, Poetint002 of China, the company h...
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.
That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention noted in its
Too Often, Unlocked, Loaded Guns Are Fatal Playthings for America's Children
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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A loaded revolver left out on a nightstand, a curious child -- and unimaginable tragedy.
Moments like this have occurred in American homes hundreds of times over the past two decades, killing 1,262 children, according to a sobering new report from the U.S. Centers for Di...
Noisy Holiday Toys Are No Gift to a Child's Hearing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2023
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Parents moaning over the noise from a new Christmas toy is a time-honored holiday tradition.
But noisy playthings can do long-lasting damage to a child's hearing, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is warning parents.
Tiny ears are particularly susceptible to ...
E-Scooter on Your Kids' Holiday Gift List? Experts Have Warnings, Safety Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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An electric scooter might be on your kid's wish list for Christmas, but pediatricians say parents should think twice before buying one.
Even taking a child on a ride with an e-scooter is a dicey proposition, said
Baseball Puts Kids' Elbows at Risk, Study Shows
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Millions of American kids and teens love to play the game of baseball, but the sport can leave many with elbow pain and injuries, new research finds.
“When we look at the forces that baseball players, even Little League baseball...
EPA to Require Removal of All Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it plans to require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems.
The proposed rule, an ambitious effort that will cost up to $30 billion over t...
FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children.
The agency, in partnership with the U...
FDA Moves Against Vape Products That Mimic Toys, Slushies and Appeal to Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people.
The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to seven online retailers that were selling unauthorized vape devices that look like drink...
CDC to Release Infants' RSV Shots to Help Ease Shortage
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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To address a continuing nationwide shortage, more than 77,000 doses of RSV shots for infants were released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The additional doses are of Beyfortus, a long-acting mono...
CDC Tells Docs to Look for Lead Poisoning in Kids, as Fruit Puree Investigation Continues
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2023
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TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...
Baby Activity Centers Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Injury Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2023
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries.
The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers were sold exclusively at Walmart. Straps holding the seat can detach or bre...
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled After 12-Year-Old's Death
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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More than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.
America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2023
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As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it's important for adults to keep their eyes on safety.
“It's always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick-or-treat,” said
Mom's Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons.
“Hair styling tools are a timeless piece of our everyday routine, helping to create the picture-perfect look. Yet they have the greatest propensity t...
Kids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Despite warnings and public education campaigns, kids continue to suffer injuries from swallowing small but strong magnets, according to a new study.
Children are also inserting high-powered, rare-earth balls into their ears and noses, even in households where parents fu...
70 Million 'Slime Licker' Candies Recalled Due to Choking Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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Candy Dynamics Inc. said Thursday it is recalling 70 million of its candies because they can pose a choking hazard.
The recall is for its “Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies.”
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candy.
It's a prod...
Big Rise Seen in Gun Deaths, Overdoses Among U.S. Kids
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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America's kids are safer now than a decade ago when it comes to many types of injury, with two glaring exceptions: drugs and guns.
That's the crux of a new study that looked at injury trends among U.S. children and teenagers between 2011 and 2021.
It found that non...
Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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It's always a good time to check your baby's sleep space.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual
Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm. Should They Be Banned?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Ashley Haugen's 13-month-old daughter, Kipley, woke up projectile vomiting in their Texas home one morning in July 2017.
The Haugens took her to the doctor after it became apparent she wasn't keeping anyth...
Unsafe Neighborhoods Have Higher Levels of Child Abuse
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Having safer neighborhoods, where families feel less stress, can help prevent child abuse, according to new research that supports this long-suspected theory.
When parents feel higher levels of stress or hopelessness about their surroundings, they may have a harder time ...
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.
Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids Health.
The medical organization suggests startin...
ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kids.
The increase in ADHD medication errors parallels the increas...
Parks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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That beautiful park you walk through could be hiding dangerous levels of lead. So, too, could the soil under the play equipment where your children slide and swing.
New research in the United States finds that urban parks built on sites where waste was incinerated ...
Marijuana Edibles Are Sending Kids to the ER: Here's Tips to Keep Them Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2023
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Drugs and children don't mix, so it's important to keep little ones safe by storing any marijuana edibles out of reach from small hands.
The New Jersey Poison Control Center is offering warnings that can apply anywhere, after aiding in the medical treatment of 30 childre...
Tech 'Glitch' Is Causing Kids to Lose Medicaid Coverage
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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A Medicaid “glitch” is removing health care coverage for potentially millions of children, U.S. health officials warned Wednesday.
Automated systems involved in a large-scale eligibility review are causing entire households to be removed from Medicaid coverage, accor...
Should Kids Take Ozempic, Wegovy? The Idea Has Some Experts Worried
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are surging in popularity, but that doesn't mean they're good for everyone.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) may be dangerous for children, warned researchers at University of California, Irvine.
Treating...
It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Brightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.
Unfortunately, it doesn't take much of an edible to make a small child very sick, new research...
Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Nineteen scientific studies have failed to answer a big question: Are cannabis-containing products safe or effective for kids with cancer?
A new analysis of the studies found the evidence just isn't there to determine dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or c...
Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to new guidelines.
The guidelines detailing dental pain management strategi...
Another Source of Lead Exposure for Kids: Secondhand Smoke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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One source of lead exposure in children may surprise you.
It's secondhand smoke, according to a Texas A&M University study.
“Furt...
With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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Guns are now the leading cause of death among kids in the United States.
That's the chilling message from a new study that looked at numbers of U.S. children killed by guns from 2018 to 2021. During this time, there was close to a 42% jump in firearm-caused deaths.
How Kids Are Being Injured by Ceiling Fans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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It's fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders.
But those delightful giggles may come with a risk of head injury from a typically overlooked hazard -- the room's ceiling fan.
Each year U.S. emergency rooms treat a...
Feds Warn Parents: Don't Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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Parents and caregivers are being advised to immediately stop using La-La-Me Infant Loungers because they pose a risk to babies of suffocation and falling.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the warning Thursday. It said the loungers failed to meet ...
With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America.
The problem: New research finds that as legalization has spread, so have cases of cannabis poisoning.
“We did a systematic re...
Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protecti...
Safety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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Shootings are the leading cause of death among U.S. children, surpassing even car crashes. But a new study suggests there may be a sensible way to reduce those firearm tragedies.
Researchers found that kids who had watched a one-minute gun safety video were more lik...
EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...
EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When Dosing Kids: Study
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2023
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Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found.
In some cases, these incorrect doses can have serious consequences.
“If you don't give the appropria...
FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis.
On Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission warned six companies about s...
Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.
“It's great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities,” Atlanta-based pediatrician
When Kids Fatally Shoot Other Kids: Tragedies That Don't Have to Happen
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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When a child unintentionally shoots and kills another child in the United States, they've likely been playing around with an unlocked, loaded gun, new research reveals.
Analyzing a decade's worth of data, researchers also found that 4 out of 10 such gun deaths involve ki...