Experts Issue Warning About Carbon Monoxide Dangers Ahead of Hurricane Ian
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As Florida and nearby states brace for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, residents in the storm’s path should also think about the hazards they may face in its aftermath.If high winds take out your el…
Learn MoreFeds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Consumers should immediately stop using HECOPRO digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors because they can fail to warn about the presence of the dangerous gas, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commiss…
Learn MoreLos residentes de Flint sufren depresión y TEPT 5 años tras la crisis de agua
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una crisis de agua sin precedentes continúa cobrándose un alto precio en la salud mental de los adultos de Flint, Michigan, muestra una encuesta de gran tamaño.Cinco años tras la crisis, un estim…
Learn MoreDepression, PTSD Plague Flint Residents 5 Years After Water Crisis
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An unprecedented water crisis continues to take a heavy toll on the mental health of adults in Flint, Michigan, a large survey shows.Five years after the crisis, an estimated one in five — about 13,600 peo…
Learn MoreFDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skin-lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The potential…
Learn MoreLas mujeres embarazadas se enfrentan a exposiciones diarias a peligrosos compuestos
MARTES, 30 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres embarazadas se exponen a unos compuestos tóxicos en la vajilla, los tintes para el pelo, los plásticos y los pesticidas, que pueden aumentar su riesgo de cáncer y dañar el desarrollo del niñ…
Learn MorePregnant Women Face Exposures to Dangerous Chemicals Daily
TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women are exposed to toxic chemicals in dishware, hair coloring, plastics and pesticides that can heighten their risk of cancer and harm child development, a new study warns.Melamine and its major by…
Learn MoreWife of California Congressman Died After Using Herbal Remedy
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lori McClintock, the wife of Northern California congressman Tom McClintock, died late last year after taking white mulberry leaf, an herb used to treat diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, a recently …
Learn MoreLead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids’ Test Scores
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that exposure to lead can harm young children’s brain development. Now a new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding the detrimental effects of lead on Black children.The stu…
Learn MoreQuiz: Do You Know How to Protect Your Child From Poisoning?
The houseplant in the living room, the medicines in the bathroom, the cleaners in the kitchen — just about every room in the house can contain a poison. Do you know which common household items could endanger your child’s life? Take this short multip…
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