|  | | | |  | One in 15 homes has dangerously
elevated radon levels
Elevated radon levels have been found in one in 15 homes nationwide. Believing that radon is only a problem in some parts of the country is just one of the myths surrounding the radioactive gas that's responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year.
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ER visits up for energy drink users
On these short winter days, you may be eyeing caffeinated energy drinks for a little boost. But perk up your ears: Emergency room visits for problems related to energy drinks have risen sharply, particularly for people age 40 and older.
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Tougher safety rules will curb foodborne illnesses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed two new food-safety rules to help prevent contamination. One will target produce and the second would raise standards for food processors.
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Keep baby safe around space heaters
Portable electric space heaters provide heat quickly without the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. But if you have little kids, it's best to keep them away from space heaters. Follow our tips for using space heaters safely.
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|  | |  | Whole Foods recalls wild Alaskan salmon due to Listeria
Whole Foods recalled 4-oz packages of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (cold smoked and sliced) because of a potential Listeria contamination.
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| | Target recalls kid's pajama sets and sleepers due to flammability hazard
Target recalled Circo and Xhilaration children's two-piece pajama sets and Circo girls' fleece blanket sleepers because both products violate the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear.
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| | Bugaboo recalls Cameleon and Donkey strollers due to fall and choking hazard
Bugaboo recalled Cameleon and Donkey strollers in the U.S. and Canada because a button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
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| | 1.7 million Royal Prestige pots and pans recalled due to burn and fire hazard
Hy Cite Enterprises has recalled 1.7 million Royal Prestige 9-ply thermal-wall pots and pans because they can collapse, crimp, and severely deform when exposed to heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
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