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Single-Substance Exposures Causing Seizures Increased in U.S. Children, 2009 to 2023

FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 – Seizures associated with pediatric single-substance exposures are steadily increasing, according to a study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress, held from...

More Kids Having Seizures After Swallowing Rx Painkillers, Diphenhydramine, Synthetic Pot

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2024 – The number of U.S. children who suffer seizures after swallowing prescription medications or illicit drugs has doubled in recent years, a new study finds. Drug poisonings...

Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene's Aftermath

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Even as folks in North Carolina continue to clean up following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a new health danger has emerged: The massive flooding that swept away roads...

Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene's Aftermath

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Even as folks in North Carolina continue to clean up following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a new health danger has emerged: The massive flooding that swept away roads...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Voluntary Recall of Certain Family Dollar Over-the-Counter Products

July 21, 2022 – Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail level product recall of certain products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were stored and inadvertently...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Drug Safety Communication: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - Serious Problems with High Doses of the Allergy Medicine

ISSUE: FDA is warning that taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or...

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