Consuming opioids causes half of all U.S. poisonings to kids age 5 and younger. Experts say the opioid epidemic has made it more likely that kids will come across and accidentally ingest a pill. Read more
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Opioids pose the greatest poison risk to children in the United States, accounting for more than half of poisoning deaths in infants and toddlers, a new study reports.
Is your tap water too hot? Scalds send thousands to ER each year. A burn can happen in just seconds, and the very young and the very old are most vulnerable to accidentally burning themselves. Read more
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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.
COVID raises odds for long-term gastro issues. The potential disorders range from acid reflux to ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis and liver problems. Read more
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WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add gastrointestinal problems to the long list of lingering conditions that can follow COVID-19.
Women have poorer survival than men after bypass surgery. Women having the surgery tend to be older and are more likely to have chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, researchers said. Read more
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely than men to die after coronary artery bypass surgery, according to a large new study.
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