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U.S. E-Bike and Scooter Injuries are Soaring
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2024
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FRIDAY, September 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be surprised by just how likely that really is.
Rates of injury on the trendy transportation devices skyrocketed be...
Federal Assault Weapons Ban Could Have Stopped 38 Mass Shootings Since 2005
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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The Federal Assault Weapons Ban (FAWB) would have prevented as many as 38 mass shootings that have taken place since the law lapsed in 2005, a new study estimates.
Enacted by Congress in 1994, the ban prohibited the sale and manufacture of certain military-style semiauto...
Parents, Know the Nursery Products Most Linked to Infant Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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Each year, an average of 174 U.S. kids under the age of 5 lose their lives over causes linked to nursery products.
Many of these tragedies could be prevented, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday issued a list of products deemed most hazardous.
Long-Term Outcomes Good for Face Transplant Recipients, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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There have been 50 face transplants performed in 11 countries since the surgery was pioneered back in 2005, and long-term outcomes have been favorable, a new review finds.
In total, 85% of people receiving these complex surgeries survived five years and 74% were still al...
It's High Number of Guns, Not Mental Health Crises, That Drives U.S. Gun Deaths: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2024
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Widespread and easy access to guns is the reason behind the shockingly high rate of firearm deaths in the United States, and not any rise in mental health problems suffered by perpetrators, a new study shows.
The United States has the same burden of mental health disorde...
He's Doing Great a Year After World's First Eye and Partial Face Transplant
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2024
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Key Takeaways
The recipient of the world’s first combined whole-eye and partial face transplant is doing well more than a year out from his groundbreaking surgery, NYU Langone doctors report.
Aaron James, a 46-year-old military vete...
New Medical Technology Lights Up Bacteria Hiding in Wounds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2024
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Fluorescent light can be used to highlight bacteria that hides in wounds, causing infections and slowing down the healing process, a new evidence review says.
A handheld fluorescent device can light up bacteria in 9 out of 10 wounds that traditional clinical treatment wo...
Experts Warn of Unsafe Fake Children's Car Seats Sold Online
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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Jillian Davis was pleased to be gifted a car seat during her pregnancy, from a family member who bought it online from a major retailer.
But following the delivery of her daughter in late June, a car seat tech at her Salt Lake City hospital informed her that the seat was...
'Rolling Stop' Laws for Bicyclists Are Safe, Study Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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“Rolling stop” laws that let bicyclists treat stop signs as yield signs are not dangerous, a new study demonstrates.
Both bike riders and drivers perform safely in intersections once they’ve been informed about how the law works, results from lab experi...
Men Face Much Higher Risk for Hernias Than Women, and Age Matters
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2024
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At least 20 million hernia surgeries are performed globally each year, making it one of the most common medical procedures in the world. But does gender matter when it comes to hernia risk?
New Australian research says yes: Half of the nearly 436,000 hernia repair proced...
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds.
In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
U.S. Deaths Declined 6% Last Year, as COVID-19 Slipped to 10th Leading Cause
- Ernie Mundell and Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporters
- August 9, 2024
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A new government report reveals that deaths among Americans decreased by a significant 6.1% between 2022 and 2023.
Much of this was due to COVID-19's ebbing effect on deaths.
During the pandemic, over a mil...
U.S. Deaths Dropped 6% Last Year, as COVID Fell From 3rd to 10th Leading Killer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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Deaths among Americans dropped by a significant 6.1% between 2022 and 2023, a new government tally finds.
Much of this was due to COVID-19's ebbing effect on deaths.
During the pandemic, over a million Amer...
Cheap, High-Tech 'Electric Bandage' Speeds Wound Healing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports.
In animal testing, wounds treated with electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds treated with conventional bandages, researchers reported Aug. 7 in the jour...
Fear of Falls, Injuries Can Plague Motorized Wheelchair Users
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Your Odds for Accidental Gun Death Rise Greatly in Certain States
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Americans' risk of dying in a firearm accident depends in large part on where they live in the United States, a new study finds.
People in Southeastern states like Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama run the greatest risk of a gunshot accidentally killing them, researcher...
U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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Gun violence in the United States has become a national public health crisis, the U.S. Surgeon General declared Tuesday.
"Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General's Advisory on firearm violence. It outlines the urgent threat ...
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Decline for First Time Since Pandemic
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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For the first time since the pandemic, it got a little safer to cross America's streets in 2023, new statistics show.
According to data released Monday from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 7,318 ...
Loaded, Unlocked Guns Common in American Homes, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2024
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In half of American homes containing a loaded gun, that gun is kept unsecured and ready for potential use, often with children in the home, new research shows.
The finding is especially troubling given the link between gun accessibility and accidental child deaths, as we...
Pedestrians Twice as Likely to Be Hit by Electric Cars Versus Gas-Powered Ones
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Many people have been caught by surprise when an electric-powered car has smoothly and silently crept up on them as they walked.
But such an accident can pose a very serious risk to life and limb, and pedestrians might be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybri...
An Orangutan Healed Himself With Medicinal Plant
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2024
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Primates are capable of tending to wounds using medicinal plants, a new case report says.
A male Sumatran orangutan treated a facial wound with a climbing plant known to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, researchers say in the journal
Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Soldiers can suffer brain injury if they are repeatedly exposed to explosive blasts, a new study shows.
Further, the more frequently a soldier is exposed to explosions, the greater their risk for brain injury, researchers reported April 22 in the Proceedings of the N...
Stem Cells From Patients' Fat Can Help Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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Stem cells derived from a patient's own fat can safely help improve sensation and movement after a spinal cord injury, a new, small study finds.
Patients treated with these stem cells experienced increased sensation from pinpricks and light touches, increased muscle stre...
Working-Age Americans Are Dying at Much Higher Rates Than Peers in Other Wealthy Nations
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Working stiffs in the United States are dying at higher rates than those in other wealthy nations, a new study finds.
Death rates among working-age Americans are 2.5 times higher than the average of other high-income countries, researchers report in the March 21 issue of...
More Weightlifters Are Injuring Heads, Faces During Workouts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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The weight room is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for folks trying to get into shape, a new study discovers.
Head and facial injuries related to weightlifting have increased sharply during the past decade for both men and women, researchers found.
Between...
Don't Use 'Comfi' Baby Walkers Due to Injury Dangers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Your baby could be endangered by now-recalled Comfi Baby Infant Walkers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Thursday.
The walkers, sold on Amazon, "violate the federal safety regulations for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway...
Women More Prone to Go Into Shock After Car Crashes Than Men
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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After a car crash, women are more likely to go into shock than men, even when their injuries are less severe, new research shows.
"Women are arriving to the trauma bay with signs of shock more often than men, regardless of injury severity," said study leader
Analysis Showed Maine Mass Shooter Had Blast-Related Brain Damage
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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The perpetrator of a mass shooting in Maine last fall had extensive brain damage from "thousands of low-level blasts" tied to his work at an Army Reserve hand grenade training range, a new report shows.
On Oct. 25, Robert Card, 40, killed 18 and injured another 13 in a d...
Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they're actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say.
As such, folks participating in rodeo need to take steps to protect themselves, just as other athletes do, said
Young Workers' Injuries Rise After Recreational Marijuana Sales Made Legal
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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After states legalize the sale of weed for recreational use, on-the-job injuries rise among younger workers, new research shows.
U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics for 2006 through 2020 show that legal "recreational marijuana sales were associated with a 10% increase in wor...
Which Activities Help Kids Recover From Concussion?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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A mental workout can speed teens' recovery from a concussion, especially if it takes place in the classroom.
New research shows that returning to school early after a concussion and limiting screen time help symptoms resolve sooner.
"Children and teens should be en...
As Pickleball's Popularity Has Soared, So Have Injuries
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Pickleball has become the darling of older folks trying to stay in shape, but new research shows that with that popularity has come a surge in serious injuries.
Bone fractures related to pickleball have increased 90-fold over the last 20 years, with most injuries occurri...
Shark Bites Are Up Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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Unprovoked shark attacks increased slightly worldwide last year, but twice as many people died from shark bites as the year before, new data show.
There were 69 unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, higher than the five-year average of 63 attacks per year, according to the U...
Slip Sliding Away: Shield Yourself From Winter Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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A white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous.
"It's slip and fall season,"said Dr. Letitia Bradford, an orthopedic surgeo...
E-Scooter Injuries Rack Up Big Medical Bills
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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Electric scooters might seem a fun way to zip about, but they're also a pricey hazard to riders' health, a new study argues.
Orthopedic treatment for 82 patients injured in e-scooter wrecks averaged more than $28,400 per person, as doctors labored to mend broken bones an...
Serious Scooter Injuries Tripled in U.S. in Four Years
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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When you're looking for a cheap and easy way to get around town, which is safer -- a scooter or a bike?
A nationwide look at injuries related to both suggests biking may be the safer way to go.
UCLA researchers report that scooter injuries nearly tripled across the...
Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.
But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain injury if the ball whacks a player's head, a new study argues.
Concussions can happen if a tennis ball travel...
Toos E-Scooters Could Be Fire Hazard; Warning Issued After 2 Die in House Fire
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Toos electric scooters are a fire hazard and people should stop using them, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Monday.
The Toos Elite 60-volt electric scooters, also marketed under the name Zooz, were sold exclusively at Toos Urban Ride stores in N...
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled After 12-Year-Old's Death
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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More than 60,000 gun safes have been recalled following the death of a 12-year-old boy and dozens of reports that unauthorized people can open the Fortress Safe devices.
Sour Notes: Girls in Marching Bands at High Risk for Injury
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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Not all high school injuries happen on the football field or the basketball court.
Marching band is also a physically demanding activity and participants can suffer injuries, as seen in a new study that looked at emergency room visits.
Injuries ranged from issues w...
America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2023
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As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it's important for adults to keep their eyes on safety.
"It's always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick-or-treat,"said
Kids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Despite warnings and public education campaigns, kids continue to suffer injuries from swallowing small but strong magnets, according to a new study.
Children are also inserting high-powered, rare-earth balls into their ears and noses, even in households where parents fu...
Mom's Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons.
"Hair styling tools are a timeless piece of our everyday routine, helping to create the picture-perfect look. Yet they have the greatest propensity to ...
U.S. Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters Jumped 21% in One Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere -- and injuries related to their use are soaring.
Big Rise Seen in Gun Deaths, Overdoses Among U.S. Kids
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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America's kids are safer now than a decade ago when it comes to many types of injury, with two glaring exceptions: drugs and guns.
That's the crux of a new study that looked at injury trends among U.S. children and teenagers between 2011 and 2021.
It found that non...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2023
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The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent these accidents.
Each year, about 27% of adults 65 and older fall and about 10% of those are injured.
Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm. Should They Be Banned?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Ashley Haugen's 13-month-old daughter, Kipley, woke up projectile vomiting in their Texas home one morning in July 2017.
The Haugens took her to the doctor after it became apparent she wasn't keeping anyth...
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 that...
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 startin...
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...