Laundry Detergent Pod Dangers Highlighted by CDC
Laundry detergent pods pose a significant and growing risk to young children, according to a new report by federal health regulators.
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Laundry Detergent Pods, Capsules Pose Poisoning Risk for Children
Size and convenience make the recently introduced, single-use laundry detergent packs a growing favorite in households throughout the United States. However, a new report suggests that they pose a serious…
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Gastric Bypass Surgery May Activate Genetic Wasting Disease: Report
Some doctors are warning that gastric bypass surgery, an extreme measure to help people lose weight, may trigger a genetic disorder that leads to genetic mutations, causing uncontrolled weight loss…
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FDA to Review Dissolvable Tobacco Product Overdose Risk
A panel of experts is weighing the benefits and risks of dissolvable tobacco products, which some say are a form of tobacco candy that could put children at risk.
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Bed Bug Sprays Linked to Illness, Death: CDC
Federal health officials are warning that the insecticides used to kill bed bugs are proving to be dangerous to humans, as well as the pests the products are designed to…
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FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements
Federal regulators are trying gather additional information about the potential risk of metal poisoning from the metal-on-metal hip replacements, as concerns continue to grow about the high levels of cobalt…
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New Study Links Pesticides to Parkinson’s Disease
Rotenone and paraquat, two forms of pesticide, may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to the findings of new research.
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Side Effects from Some Popular Bath Salts May Include Hallucinations
Health officials from across the country are sounding an alarm over potentially dangerous hallucinogens that being sold as “bath salts”.
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Children, Teens Face Risk of Energy Drink Side Effects: Study
Children and teens chugging energy drinks in hope of getting a boost of energy and concentration may actually be just exposing themselves to increased health risks, according to the findings…