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August 5, 2016

Eye injuries from chemicals: Who's getting them, and why

Eye injuries caused by chemical burns send tens of thousands of people in the U.S.

August 5, 2016

Mom allegedly kills toddler with teaspoon of salt

A 17-month-old girl was brought to a Spartanburg, SC, hospital Sunday suffering from seizures; she died Wednesday—and authorities say the baby's mother killed her by feeding her a teaspoon of salt.

August 5, 2016

'Expanding bead' toys may cause serious ear injuries, docs warn

Toys that are made out of tiny beads that expand when they get wet can be a hazard for children, in some cases getting stuck in kids' ears and causing permanent hearing loss, according to a new report

August 5, 2016

Smoking linked to inflammation, sperm damage in men

The sperm of men who smoke, compared to those who don't, have more damaged DNA, fewer active energy-generating mitochondria and more proteins indicating a revved up immune response, according to a small study.

August 5, 2016

New York attorney general says fake Zika protection claims swiftly dropped

New York state's top prosecutor said on Thursday six companies have agreed to stop marketing products with claims that they can protect users from the mosquito-born Zika virus, just a day after his office sent them cease-and-desist letters.

August 5, 2016

Aerial spraying for Miami mosquitoes showing success, says CDC

DORAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida began aerial spraying on Thursday to kill mosquitoes in a Miami neighborhood with the first U.S. spread of the Zika virus that can cause a rare but devastating birth defect.

August 4, 2016

Helping teens cope with the loss of a parent

Q&A with Dr. Manny: My teenage daughter is having a really difficult time with the passing of her father. I'm afraid she might start using the wrong kind of coping mechanisms to numb her pain. What kind of advice can I give her to help?

August 4, 2016

'Super lice' have spread to 48 US states, study finds

A new study that suggests ‘super-lice,’ or lice that are resistant to over-the-counter medication, have become more widespread in the United States.

August 4, 2016

7 germiest summer hot spots

Here are seven summer germ hot spots and what you can do to prevent them from putting a damper on your fun.  1.

August 4, 2016

Harper's legacy: Family donates 5-year-old's brain to science after death from rare condition

When Dustin and Penny Howard brought their newborn daughter Harper home from the hospital in spring 2010, all seemed normal for the Carrollton, Texas, family.