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Washington – Dust in your home isn’t just a nuisance – it may contain harmful chemicals released into the air by common products, according to a new study from Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University.
Washington – Three lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress that would require all new passenger vehicles to feature a warning system that sounds an alert when a child is left in a rear-seated position in a vehicle after the engine is shut off.
San Diego – The free and exceedingly popular mobile app “Pokémon Go” promotes physical activity, but the game also places hundreds of thousands of drivers and pedestrians at risk, according to a study from San Diego State University.
Columbus, OH – More young people are playing soccer now than 25 years ago, and with that increase has come a rise in the number and rate of injuries among players, according to research from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Dallas – Parents should enforce “zero tolerance” when it comes to their children being exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke, which can damage their heart and respiratory health, according to a recent scientific statement published by the American Heart Association.
Los Angeles – Many parents may be following outdated recommendations when caring for a child who has a concussion, potentially making the symptoms worse, according to the results of a survey commissioned by UCLA Health.
Fort Washington, PA – Although an overwhelming majority of Americans feel confident when choosing over-the-counter pain relievers, 1 in 5 fail to take safety into account when making their selection, according to the results of a recent survey from the U.S. Pain Foundation.
Dallas – Children between the ages of 2 and 18 should consume less than 6 teaspoons – about 25 grams – of added sugars daily, according to newly released recommendations from the American Heart Association.
Gainesville, FL – High caffeine levels in popular energy drinks may lead to abnormal heart rhythms and other cardiovascular complications in consumers, according to a report from the University of Florida.
Columbus, OH – Every hour, about two children visit the emergency room for treatment of injuries related to strollers or carriers, according to a recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy, of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.