America’s Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
SUNDAY, Oct. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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-…
Learn MoreMom’s Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 pi…
Learn MoreKids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 i…
Learn MoreRetiran 70 millones de caramelos ‘Slime Licker’ debido al riesgo de asfixia
VIERNES 6 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Candy Dynamics Inc. anunció el jueves que está retirando del mercado 70 millones de sus dulces debido a que pueden representar un riesgo de asfixia.El retiro es para sus “Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liqui…
Learn MoreAumento significativo de muertes por armas de fuego y por sobredosis entre niños en EE.UU.
VIERNES, 6 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – A pesar de que los niños de Estados Unidos están más seguros ahora que hace una década en relación con muchos tipos de lesiones, hay dos excepciones alarmantes: las drogas y las armas.Esa es la esencia…
Learn More70 Million ‘Slime Licker’ Candies Recalled Due to Choking Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 immediatel…
Learn More70 Million ‘Slime Licker’ Candies Recalled Due to Choking Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 immediatel…
Learn MoreBig Rise Seen in Gun Deaths, Overdoses Among U.S. Kids
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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. childre…
Learn MoreManteniendo al bebé seguro: sigue estos consejos para reducir los riesgos durante el sueño
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Siempre es un buen momento para revisar el espacio de sueño de tu bebé.La Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (CPSC por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado su informe anua…
Learn MoreKeeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 report on the topic, showing that risks associated with nursery products co…
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