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Poisonings involving kids and melatonin – a supplement people take to try to improve their sleep – climbed 530% over a recent 10-year period, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kids are getting sick after eating edible products containing THC sold in packaging that looks similar to well-known brands of candy, cookies or cereal, the Food and Drug Administration is warning parents and caregivers.
Columbus, OH — Nearly 3 out of 5 children treated for injuries related to swallowing or inserting high-powered magnets used in toys require a hospital stay, results of a recent study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital show.
Washington — Unintentional poisoning deaths involving children younger than 5 jumped 153% between 2018 and 2020 – a dramatic shift from the declines recorded in previous years, a Consumer Product Safety Commission report shows.
Recent data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that ER visits related to e-scooters climbed to 25,400 in 2020. That’s a 229.9% jump from 2017, when 7,700 were reported.
Ann Arbor, MI — Snowy days are a time for families to grab their sleds and head to the local hill, but they often leave behind an essential item when they do – helmets, according to a recent survey.
Itasca, IL — Baby-wearing products that allow parents and caregivers to carry an infant in a sling, soft carrier or other device can increase the child’s risk of injury, researchers are warning.