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Poisoning from laundry detergent pods has gone up among older children, teens and adults. Here's why — and how to stay safe.
Children under 6 are more likely to be exposed, but a new study finds that fatal poisonings from laundry detergent pods in a recent three-year period were all in adults.
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Parents on how lead poisoning upended their lives: 'It's been a rollercoaster of feelings'
Children under 6 are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure, which is easily absorbed into their system, the CDC says.
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What to know about lead in food amid the WanaBana recall — and how to keep kids safe
Amid the WanaBana pouch recall and calls for tighter restrictions on baby food, experts break down how lead gets into food and why it's so harmful.
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What's normal during a medical exam and what isn't? Here's what you need to know — and how to advocate for yourself.
Knowing what to expect during a medical exam — and what isn't normal — can help protect you from harm.
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California bans food additives including red dye No. 3. Here's why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts say.
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
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They survived childhood cancer. But the disease has taken a toll on their mental health.
Childhood cancer survivors say they deal with anxiety about cancer returning and that it felt scary to step back into “normal life.”
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What is precocious puberty? Experts explain.
Experts explains what precocious puberty is and the signs that parents should look out for.
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