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17 Jul
Concussions Do Not Negatively Impact Kids’ IQ, New Study Finds
Suffering a concussion does not appear to lower intelligence or IQ scores in children. Researchers say this new finding should help ease the concerns of millions of parents.
12 Jul
Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise. Why Are So Many Players Ignoring the Pain?
In a new Harris Poll, nearly 50% of people say it’s not worth seeing a doctor for a sports injury they think will probably heal on its own.
07 Mar
Which High School Sports Cause the Most Injuries?
While the overall number of high school sports injuries is decreasing, more serious head and neck injuries are being reported, a new study finds.
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Gun Injuries Rise as Neighborhoods Gentrify
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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As working class neighborhoods gentrify, you'll likely see rents rise, pricey restaurants move in — and maybe also a rise in gunshot wounds, researchers say.
In U.S. neighborhoods that gentrified, gun injuries were 62% higher than they were in similar neighborhoods tha...
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries.
Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids Health.
The medical organization suggests start...
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it.
That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can happen anywhere, but higher-risk areas in the Un...
Mountain Biking May Not Be as Risky as You Think
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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If mountain biking is your exercise of choice, go for it.
A new study finds that the benefits of this sport outweigh the risks, dashing a com...
Don't Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2023
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It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun -- and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources.
An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoiding heat-related pitfalls, including grilling and metal pl...
How Kids Are Being Injured by Ceiling Fans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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It’s fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders.
But those delightful giggles may come with a risk of head injury from a typically overlooked hazard -- the room’s ceiling fan.
Each year U.S. emergency rooms tre...
Study Confirms it: Texting While Walking Is Dangerous
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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It seems obvious that texting and walking can be a dangerous duo, but now a new Australian study offers solid evidence of the dangers.
Emergency room doctors Dr. Michael Levine and
Ouch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best Treatment
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2023
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If you've ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one?
First, do what you can to prevent one.
"To prevent a nail injury, I tell my patients to keep their nails short, so they do not bend or catch on...
Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts.
According to a new study, this is because they are more likely to be distracted or to wear impractical footwear.
Going down a staircase while talking or ...
Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protecti...
As Pickleball's Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2023
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Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle.
But as with any sport, it's possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medicine expert.
For pickleball players, the most common in...
Fireworks for the 4th? Here's Your Safety Checklist
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2023
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It's been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to try to help people avoid injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and face.
"It may be a tradition...
When Kids Fatally Shoot Other Kids: Tragedies That Don't Have to Happen
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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When a child unintentionally shoots and kills another child in the United States, they've likely been playing around with an unlocked, loaded gun, new research reveals.
Analyzing a decade's worth of data, researchers also found that 4 out of 10 such gun deaths involve ki...
7.5 Million 'Baby Shark' Bath Toys Recalled Due to Serious Injuries to Kids
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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Nearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.
When using these bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can sit, slip or fall onto the shark's hard plastic top fin, po...
Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they're not always sure whether it's still safe, a nationwide poll reveals.
About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-owned equipment for their baby, most often cribs and high chai...
Rate of Fatal Falls Among U.S. Seniors Doubled in 20 Years
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Older Americans are dying of falls at more than double the rate of 20 years ago -- with women, men and all racial groups showing increases, according to a new study.
In 2020, the study found, just over 36,500 Americans age 65 and up died of a fall-related injury. That wa...
Half of Chicago's Residents Have Witnessed a Shooting by Age 40
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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Living with the potential for gun violence takes a “cumulative physiological toll” on people in Chicago and across the country, said researchers whose new study found that half of that city's residents had witnessed a shooting by age 40.
The study followed Chicagoan...
Injury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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There's nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.
It's no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in their homes as they get older, an experience called aging in ...
Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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If you bought a carbon monoxide detector on Amazon and it was sold under the names GLBSUNION and CUZMAK, stop using it.
Gear Up (Helmets Included) for a Safe Bike Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2023
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As the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.
That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents is two fatal crashes and 2,630 accidents requiring emergency room visits every week.
...
Mitch McConnell Released from Hospital, Sent to Rehab for Recovery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was released from the hospital on Monday and sent to a rehabilitation facility, after suffering a concussion last Wednesday night following a fall at a dinner.
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.
Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, the researchers reported in the March 10 issue of the
Mitch McConnell in Hospital With Concussion After Tripping at Washington Hotel
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will remain hospitalized with a concussion after suffering a fall during a dinner on Wednesday night.
“Leader McConnell tripped at a dinner event Wednesda...
Is Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns Send Thousands to ER Each Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes.
Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 seconds. At 140 degrees, it only takes three seconds, according to a new ...
Why Instant Noodles Are a Danger to Your Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Ramen danger: A steaming cup of instant noodles is a big cause of scald injuries in children, researchers report.
A new study that examined pediatric admissions at Unive...
Don't Feel the Burn: Stay Safe From Heat Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 11, 2023
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In 2021, U.S. emergency rooms treated more than 193,000 burn injuries caused by an array of products, ranging from cooking devices to fireworks and space heaters.
Most of these burns were preventable, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Children u...
Shark Bites Are Declining Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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It's a little safer to get into the water: Unprovoked shark attacks dropped to a 10-year low worldwide in 2022, shark watchers say.
A total of 57 unprovoked bites occurred in 2022, tying with 2020 for the fewest number of reported incidents during the last 10 years,...
How Ice & Snow Can Harm Your Wrists, Hands
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2023
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Winter's icy beauty can also be dangerous.
An orthopedic expert offers some tips for avoiding serious injuries on slippery ground or hazards hidden by snow.
"When people have injuries during the winter, it commonly involves tripping over an object or slipping on ic...
You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
- Melissa R.B. Connor RDN HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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“Move it or lose it” the saying goes, but too much exercise or playing sports can lead to overuse injuries.
These injuries include damage to bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles due to repetitive actions, such running, throwing, biking, lifting and swimming, to nam...
Some Athletes May Need an Extra Month for Concussion Recovery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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Some college athletes take longer to recover from a concussion, but a new study offers them some good news.
They may still be able to return to play -- after one extra month of recovery, researchers report Jan. 18 in the journal Neurology.
"Although an at...
Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2023
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Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and “walking like a penguin” are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.
“A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,” cautioned
Holiday Toys: Fun, But Remember Safety, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Keeping an eye on safety will let the joy from holiday toys last longer, without a trip to the emergency room, experts say.
Last year, more than 200,000 people were treated in emergency departments for toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product...
Odds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here's a sobering thought.
Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in the coming year, according to new research published in
It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2022
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Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You're less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.
“We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery) on their way back from skiing and snowboarding,” said <...
Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here's How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 10, 2022
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From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings.
Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce scarring, according to a skin expert at the American Acade...
What & How You Sing Might Impact Risk to Vocal Cords
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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How singers use their voices, including the genre of music they perform, has an impact on vocal injury, new research finds.
Dr. Lesley Childs, medical director of the Voice Center at University of T...
Put Safety at Top of Your Holiday Toy Gift List
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2022
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Getting toys for some of the tots in your life this holiday season? Experts at Penn State Health offer tips on making safe choices.
Each year, about 200,000 U.S. children end up in the emergency room with a toy-related injury, ranging from poisoning to choking hazards, a...
Shopping Black Friday for TVs, Furniture? Don't Forget the Tip-Over Kit
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2022
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That new television, cabinet or appliance you're looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home.
So don't forget to buy a kit to anchor it to the wall and keep it from tipping over and harming young kids, the Consumer Product ...
Pandemic Saw Big Rise in Deaths to Millennials From Multiple Causes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2022
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Americans aged 25 to 44 — so-called millennials — are dying at significantly higher rates from three leading killers than similarly aged people just 10 years ago, the latest government data shows.
Many Insured Americans Are an Injury Away From Bankruptcy: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2022
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One in 5 privately insured American adults hospitalized for a traumatic injury end up with medical bills they can't pay, a new study finds.
Among more than 3,100 working-aged insured adults who suffered a traumatic injury, the risk of incurring co-pays and deductibles th...
Jay Leno Recovering After Serious Burn Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2022
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Comedian Jay Leno, former host of "The Tonight Show" and an avid car collector, suffered burn injuries when one of his cars burst into flames last weekend.
Leno, 72, is recovering at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, where he is in stable condition and being trea...
Targeting Key Cells in Spinal Cord Got Paralyzed Patients Walking Again
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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In an advance in treating spinal cord injuries, researchers have pinpointed nerve cells that are key to allowing people with paralysis to walk again.
The findings come, in part, from nine patients involved in an ongoing Swiss study that is seeking to restore movemen...
Another Reason to Keep Daylight Saving Time: Fewer Deer-Car Collisions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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Motorists are more likely to plow into a deer on U.S. highways after the annual "fall back" end of daylight saving time (DST), a new study shows.
That's because frisky deer in the middle of their mating season (also known as rut) are crossing roads that become shrouded i...
New Window Blinds? Go Cordless to Save a Child's Life
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2022
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How can you make your home safer for your young children? You might want to start by removing window coverings with cords...
After Ian's Destruction: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2022
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The devastation left by one of the strongest hurricanes to hit Florida in years is immense. But residents flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Ian must be cautious when they return, federal experts warn.
Thousands of U.S. Kids Have Died Riding ATVs, Many More Sent to ERs
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2022
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Pediatric surgeon Dr. Rony Marwan has seen way too many kids who have been seriously injured in all-terrain vehicle (A...
Feds Tighten Safety Standards on Tiny High-Powered Magnets That Have Injured Kids
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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New federal safety standards announced Wednesday aim to keep kids and teens safe from serious or life-threatening injuries from accidental swallowing of high-powered magnets.
The new standards require that certain products with loose or separable magnets contain only tho...
Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2022
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A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it's done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests.
Researchers found...
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell by Nearly 1 Year in 2021 Due to Pandemic
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second straight year, government health officials reported Wednesday.
The decline from 77 years in 2020 to 76.1 years in 2021 puts U.S. life expectancy at the lowest level since 1996, according to the report from the C...
Child ER Visits for Swallowed Button Batteries Doubled in a Decade
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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Trista Hamsmith's 18-month-old daughter, Reese, died after swallowing a button battery that slipped out of a remote con...