Community Safety

Aachen, Germany – People with pacemakers may experience a device disruption when standing very close to common household appliances and electrical tools, as a result of the electric and magnetic fields generated by these items, according to a recent study from the RWTH Aachen University.

Baltimore – An increase in eye injuries among preschool-aged children has been tied to laundry detergent pods, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University.

Aurora, CO – Do not drink peroxide. Ignore the claims that it works as an alternative medicine. That is the message from researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, who recently reviewed a decade of poison control records for high-concentration peroxide ingestion from the National Poison Data System.

Columbus, OH – Medication may help a family pet feel better when sick, but parents and caregivers need to be aware that the medicine can pose a poisoning risk to children, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital warns in a new study.

Columbus, OH – Low back pain is common in school-age children, but only 7 percent of adolescents get medical care for the pain, according to research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine.

Washington – New and expectant mothers, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should avoid fish with high mercury levels, according to new guidelines released Jan. 18 by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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.