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Philadelphia — Your child has just swallowed a button battery – a potentially deadly situation. What should you do? After calling 911, give the child honey at regular intervals until he or she is taken to the hospital, says a research team of ear, nose and throat specialists.
Melbourne, Australia — You’re driving on a country road, when you suddenly find yourself getting very, very sleepy. One potential culprit? Vibrations, according to a recent study from RMIT University.
Atlanta — The level of leisure-time exercise among U.S. adults exceeds the targeted goal of a national campaign aimed at promoting health, but Americans still have room for improvement, according to a recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Bethesda, MD — Got a question about the possible adverse health effects of ingesting chamomile? What about how lavender affects your body? Tea tree oil? A new mobile app may help you get some answers.
Quincy, MA — The National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its Fire Prevention Week 2018 campaign: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.”
Chicago — “All fireworks are inherently dangerous.” That’s the message the American Society for Surgery of the Hand is urging people to keep in mind this Fourth of July.
Washington — Tobacco use is down among both high school and middle school students, according to a joint study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
Stockholm — Planning on sleeping in this weekend? It might be good for your health. New research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute suggests sleeping longer on weekends may counteract the health risks associated with not getting enough sleep during the week.
San Diego — Parents and caregivers need to “look before you lock” a parked vehicle, as temperatures on sunny summer days can climb well above 100° F in one hour – about the time it can take for a child to suffer heat-related injuries or death, according to the results of a recent study.
Atlanta — The fatal fall rate for people 65 and older jumped 31 percent from 2007 to 2016, making falls the leading cause of injury-related death among people in this age group, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.