Poisoning

Laundry Detergent Packets Found To Pose Risk for Children

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

A recently published report featured on Pediatrics revealed a significant increase in poisoning of toddlers after ingesting laundry and dishwashing detergent pods mistakenly thought of as sweets. With fatalities 5 to 24 times higher than usual cases of detergent poisoning, doctors advise switching to safer alternatives.

Exercise Can Kill: Marathons, Endurance Workouts Linked to Blood Poisoning

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 18, 2015 01:42 PM EDT

Ultra marathons and endurance events cause gut bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, leading to blood poisoning, according to a new study.

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