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    Recall News

    Posted 11:25 AM 5/31/2011 by AP

    The following recall has been announced: BICYCLE HELMETS DETAILS: Bell Exodus full-face helmets imported by Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. and sold at Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011. The helmets were manufactured in (More)


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    Dr. Scott Hamilton talks about Patient Safety

    Posted 8:32 AM 2/21/2011 by Nichole Larkey

    Dr. Scott Hamilton visits GMA every month with helpful information on staying, healthy and safe. This month Dr. Hamilton talks about Patient Safety.

    -make sure your Doctor and nurse wash their hands!-ask about all medications -go to a hospital that sees (More) • Video (1)


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    Vacuums and LED Night Lights Recalled

    Posted 11:49 AM 2/9/2011 by The Associated Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) - The following recalls have been announced: -About 142,000 Hoover WindTunnel Canister Vacuums because of concerns about fire and shock hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can (More)


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    Trash Burning Causing Severe Injuries

    Posted 5:38 AM 1/5/2011 by Jenise Fernandez

    It's something you don't really think about, but burning trash the wrong way could lead to serious injuries."It's very scary and very dangerous," said Alton Trahan, Lafayette Fire Department Investigator.This past year, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center saw an increase in (More) • Video (1)


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    Making Veggies Delicious

    Posted 8:23 AM 12/20/2010 by Nichole Larkey

    Dr. Scott Hamilton visits GMA every month with helpful information on staying, healthy and safe. This month Dr. Hamilton talks about Making Veggies Delicious!

    -Saute in garlic and olive oil
    -Simmer into soup
    -Roast on the grill
    -Serve with hummus


    Visit Dr. Hamilton's blog to read more information on Making Veggies Delicious. You can find his blog on www.katc.com under the GMA tab. Or click here, http://www.katc.com/gma/

     

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    Drop-side Cribs Banned by the Government

    Posted 6:14 PM 12/15/2010 by Jenise Fernandez

    A traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations has been out-lawed.The Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously voted to ban the manufacture, sale, and resale of drop-side cribs.During the past decade, more than 30 infants and toddlers died because of the (More) • Video (1)


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    Government Outlaws Drop-Side Cribs

    Government Outlaws Drop-Side Cribs

    Posted 10:50 AM 12/15/2010

    WASHINGTON (AP) - It's the end of the traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations. The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday after the deaths of more than 30 infants and toddlers in the past decade and millions of recalls. It was a (More)


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    Should School Buses Have Seat Belts?

    Posted 6:13 PM 12/6/2010 by Melissa Hawkes

    After Friday's accident, many of you said school buses needed to be equipped with seat belts. But will that really make the bus ride safer? Many officials from school bus drivers to school board members say it won't. In fact, they say it would pose as more of a safety hazard Keith (More) • Video (1)


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    Rearview Cameras Could Become More Common in Vehicles

    Posted 5:15 PM 12/3/2010

    WASHINGTON (AP) - Rearview cameras could become more common in future cars and trucks under rules proposed by the government Friday to address concerns about drivers unintentionally backing over children. The new requirements from the Transportation Department are intended to improve (More)


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    Dr. Scott Hamilton talks about Pain and Fever Medicines

    Posted 9:25 AM 11/15/2010 by Nichole Larkey

    Dr. Scott Hamilton visits GMA every month with helpful information on staying, healthy and safe. This month Dr. Hamilton talks about Pain and Fever Medicines. -Give as much as the bottle says -Use only the dropper that comes with the bottle -Use a measuring (More) • Video (1)


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