27 June

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E-Cigarette Explodes in Teen’s Mouth, Breaks Jaw, Blows Out Teeth

The health hazards of e-cigarettes are still being studied, but one danger seems clear: Sometimes, they explode. That was the case for a teenage boy who was seriously injured when an e-cigarette exploded in his mouth, breaking his jaw, according to a new report of the case. The 17-year-old arrived at the emergency room 2 hours after the explosion, according to the report, published today (June 19) in the The New England Journal of Medicine. The patient had extensive wounds to his mouth, several missing teeth and a broken lower jaw, said Dr. Katie Russell, a pediatric trauma surgeon at the University of Utah and Primary...

25 June

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Flying Insects in Hospitals Carry ‘Superbug’ Germs

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Many flies and flying insects in hospitals carry bacteria that could pose an infection risk to patients, and more than half of them carry the types that resist antibiotics, a new study says. British researchers used ultraviolet-light flytraps, electronic fly killers and sticky traps to collect nearly 20,000 flies, aphids, ants, wasps, bees and moths at seven hospitals in England over 18 months, and found that almost 9 in 10 insects had potentially harmful bacteria on or in their bodies. A total of 86 bacterial strains were found in the insects. Enterobacteriaceae -- a family that includes E. coli and Salmonella -- were the...

20 June

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Why are Dog Bites More Common in the Summer?

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The summer months are typically associated with vacations, outdoor activities, and a much-needed break from school. Unfortunately, research shows that dog bites also occur more often in the summer, and that young children are at the highest risk. Many factors, ranging from hot weather to stress at home, can influence a dog’s behavior and create a dangerous situation. With more than 36% of U.S. households owning at least one dog, the risk is ever-present. Children face a higher likelihood of suffering a dog bite in places where dogs and children are present together including parks, neighborhoods, and other public areas. The CDC notes that children are more likely...

18 June

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NY Pols Pass Brianna’s Law Requiring Boater Safety Courses

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New York State lawmakers have passed a bill dubbed Brianna’s Law — named for a Long Island girl killed in a boating crash — that requires boaters to take boater safety classes. The measure passed the New York State Senate last month and the state Assembly this week. The bill now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to sign it into law. “Accidents happen whether on land or on water, but having knowledge of boating safety and navigation laws will help keep those from turning deadly,” said Assemb. Kim Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights), a lead sponsor of the bill. Current law only...

13 June

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NY Senate Approves New Limo Regulations

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in Accidents, Car Accidents, Injuries, Insurance, Wrongful Death

The New York state Senate passed a package of limousine regulations Thursday following deadly limo crashes in Schoharie and Long Island. Democratic state Senator Tim Kennedy of the Buffalo area’s 63rd district stood alongside the families of limo crash victims as he outlined the regulations at the capitol. “From requiring seatbelts in every vehicle carrying nine or more passengers, to mandating commercial driver’s licenses and drug and alcohol testing for drivers for for-hire vehicles...

11 June

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Tyson Foods Recalls 190,000 Pounds of Chicken Products

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Tyson Foods has recalled more than 190,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritter products because some may contain hard plastic, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement that it was concerned that some of the affected products may be in food service freezers. “Food service locations who have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” it said. The product, which was produced Feb. 28, is available only commercially – not through retail stores. No other products have been affected, the...

06 June

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2 Young Girls Seriously Injured in Crash in New Dorp

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Two young girls were injured in a crash in New Dorp, Staten Island Wednesday night. The girls, ages 8 and 10, were in a northbound Honda Accord when their vehicle was struck by a Dodge Charger, traveling in the same direction on Hylan Boulevard, just after 9:35 p.m. The 22-year-old driver of the Charger appears to have been attempting a right hand turn from the center lane onto Bryant Avenue. The vehicles collided, sending the Honda Accord, traveling in the right lane, into a utility pole. The 50-year-old driver of the Accord was not injured. He is a relative of the two girls, who...

04 June

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Round Of A-Paws: Cat Declawing Ban Bill Passes In NY

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Cats should give the Empire State a round of a-paws. The state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would make New York the nation's first to ban the declawing of cats. The measure would threaten a $1,000 fine against anyone who performs a medically unnecessary declawing procedure, which state Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal called a "horrific" surgery that causes felines lifelong pain and discomfort. "Today though, every cat and kitten in New York State lands on its feet as we prepare to make New York the best state for cats to live in the United States," Rosenthal, a Manhattan Democrat who sponsored the...

June 2019