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Bubble Lights - The Hazards of Nostalgia

Bubble lights may contain methylene chloride. If swallowed or absorbed through the skin, methylene chloride becomes carbon monoxide inside the body.

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Insect Repellents

Protection against disease transmission from insect bites is an important worldwide public health issue. DEET has been the most widely used and most effective insect repellent for 60 years. Newer repellents such as picaridin, IR3535, and plant-derived oils may be somewhat safer but are not more effective than DEET.

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Is It Safe to Make Soap at Home?

Soapmaking is a popular home activity, but potentially hazardous chemicals can be involved. Use of pre-made soap bases (“melt and pour” products) is a safer way to make homemade soap.

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Is mistletoe poisonous?

Mistletoe has a reputation for being deadly, but is that reputation deserved? Until recent studies were published, the American mistletoe genus, Phoradendron, was widely considered to be extremely poisonous. Swallowing American mistletoe can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal upset but is not likely to cause serious poisoning in small, unintentional ingestions. 

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Siphoning Gasoline

Siphoning gasoline can lead to aspiration, gasoline entering the lungs. This can cause pneumonia, coma, and death.

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Is Period Underwear Safe to Use?

Period underwear is marketed as an easy-to-use, sustainable, and safe alternative to menstrual pads and tampons. The underwear is crafted from natural and synthetic materials, including cotton, metal ions, and waterproof compounds. Although PFAS may be present in some types of period underwear, there is currently no proof that this is harmful to human health.

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How Much Caffeine is Safe?

Symptoms of caffeine overdose can be mild (shaky hands, stomach upset) to severe (high blood pressure, seizures, coma). Caffeine is found in traditional sources (coffee, tea, chocolate, soda) and many new sources (energy drinks, foods with added caffeine). Children are taking in more and more caffeine, but we don't know how much is safe for children.

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Is Botox Safe?

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin injections are popular cosmetic procedures. These injections contain a small amount of botulinum toxin. This is the same toxin that causes botulism, but these products contain much less of the toxin than is needed to cause disease in humans.

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What is the Morning After Pill?

“Morning after” pills such as Plan B One-Step® can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or after other contraception methods have failed. These pills are generally safe and effective, but it is important to know how to use them correctly and when to seek medical care. The use of emergency contraceptive medications like Plan B One-Step® is not abortion.

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National Poison Prevention Week 2014

More than 1.4 million children get into poisons every year. Preventing poisonings is most important. But, if children do get into a poison, call Poison Control right away. The 24-hour number is 1-800-222-1222.

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