CDC: Types of Hearing Loss
WHAT TO KNOW Parts of the ear Outer ear. The outer ear is made up of Middle ear. The middle ear is made up of Inner ear. The inner ear is made up of Auditory (ear) nerve. This nerve sends sound information from the ear to the brain. Auditory (hearing) system. The auditory pathway processes sound information as it travels […]
The Toy Noise Danger Nobody Warns Parents About
Most parents childproof their homes for choking, sharp edges, and chemical hazards — but overlook one of the most consistently documented toy dangers: excessive noise. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that certain toy caps, noise-making guns, and other sound-producing toys can produce sounds at noise levels that can damage a child’s hearing. […]
Corte Argentino USA Recalls Nearly 30,000 Pounds Of Imported Raw Beef In Florida And Texas After Missed Import Reinspection
Corte Argentino USA LLC of Florida is recalling approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef products imported from Argentina after the products were distributed without completing required U.S. import reinspection. The recall was announced August 10, 2026, by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. No illnesses have been reported. The affected products were distributed to […]
Taylor Farms Recalls 20 Salsas And Guacamole Products At Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, And Kroger
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling 20 fresh salsa, guacamole, dip, and pico de gallo products sold at major grocery chains after being notified that Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling fresh jalapeños due to potential Salmonella contamination — the same jalapeño supply chain linked to the multistate outbreak we reported on recently. No illnesses have been […]
FDA: Rural Health
Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States live in rural areas. Rural residents tend to be older and are at higher risk for poor health outcomes than urban residents. What is rural health? Rural health is the health of people living in rural areas, who generally are located farther from health care facilities […]
Lawn and Garden Tool Safety: 230,000 Injuries Every Year, Are You Making These Mistakes?
Yard work looks harmless — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that about 230,000 people every year are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to various lawn and garden tools. From walk-behind mowers and chainsaws to hedge trimmers and string trimmers, outdoor power equipment sends a staggering number of Americans […]
CDC: About Rotavirus
KEY POINTS What it is Rotavirus causes common symptoms like watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially in children. There is no specific medicine to treat rotavirus infection, but your doctor may recommend medicine to treat the symptoms. Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus disease. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of rotavirus […]
Snow Thrower Safety: The Machine Sending People to the ER Every Winter
Snow throwers are a common sight in driveways across America every winter — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are responsible for serious injuries and deaths every year, including finger amputations, entrapment deaths, and carbon monoxide poisoning. CPSC has received reports of thousands of snow thrower injuries including finger amputations. People […]
WURUI.BABY Recalls Wnttmt Infant Walkers Sold On Amazon Over Fall And Head Entrapment Hazards
Changsha Yuelu District Ruiwu E-Commerce Co., Ltd., doing business as WURUI.BABY of China, has recalled approximately 1,310 Wnttmt infant walkers after the CPSC determined they violate the mandatory federal safety standard for infant walkers in two distinct ways: the walkers can roll through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a […]
FDA: Tobacco Use
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. The rates of tobacco use and associated negative health effects are disproportionately higher among racial and ethnic minority and other diverse groups. The FDA provides resources and has approved several products to help you quit. How is tobacco used? […]