Tag: toxic exposure
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Asbestos Found in Kids’ Magic Sand: What Parents Need to Know
What happened and why it matters Instances of asbestos contamination in children’s play toys, including popular magic sand products, have raised serious safety concerns for families. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can cause long-term health issues, particularly in the lungs, if inhaled. WhileMost exposures to asbestos in toys are accidental and often preventable, they…
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Study finds rise in pre-teen self-harm linked to everyday household items
The alarming link between everyday items and pre-teen self-harm A new analysis drawing from U.S. poison-control data reveals a troubling trend: pre-teens are increasingly using ordinary household items to harm themselves or indicate intent to do so. The study looked at more than 1.5 million exposure reports and found that cases with suspected self-harm intent…