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Aberdeen, Scotland – Behind hot dogs and candy, do you know the third most common cause of food-related choking among children younger than 5? Grapes, according to a case report from the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland.
Villejuif, France – Do you have asthma? If so, it may be time to take a closer look at your eating habits. New research has found that a diet high in processed meats such as ham, sausage and salami may be aggravating your asthma symptoms.
College Station, TX – Biting your nails may seem like a harmless habit, but it can be bad for your health, according to research from Texas A&M University.
Manhattan, KS – Celebrity chefs who showcase their recipes on televised broadcasts often fail to follow proper food safety practices, according to a study from Kansas State University.
Alexandria, VA – Experts’ advice for keeping your ears clean remains the same. In recently updated guidelines, experts from the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation reiterated that cotton swabs are not appropriate tools for removing earwax.
Columbia, MO – Parents with young children should be aware of the potential for burns to the mouth caused by electrical cords, University of Missouri School of Health researchers caution in a recent study.
Bethesda, MD – Are you a casual smoker? Do you smoke less than one cigarette a day? You still could face significant health problems, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.
Washington – Do you sleep only five or six hours a night? If so, your risk of being involved in a vehicle crash is doubled – and that risk increases sharply the less you sleep – according to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
San Francisco – With the holiday shopping season officially underway, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding consumers that keeping safety in mind when buying toys for children can help prevent toy-related eye injuries.
Lahti, Finland – Being a pessimist may raise a person’s risk of death from coronary heart disease, even though optimism does not offer protection from the disease, according to a study from researchers at Päijät-Häme Central Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry.