Choking on food and small parts remains one of the most devastating events that can occur to infants and young children. These accidents are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the unexpected can happen in an instant; this is especially true when it comes to choking emergencies. Choking is a leading cause of accidental death, and every second ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - It can happen in seconds and is known as a silent killer. Choking deaths happen mostly in small kids and seniors. Choking is a top concern for infants and preschool-aged kids because ...

A few months ago, I was having dinner with my husband when I started to choke. We’d had a fun and exciting day in Brooklyn for our baby shower and were in a great mood. We’d been surrounded by love ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. A bill that would ...

OSDOL IS HERE WITH THE STORY. LEGISLATION WOULD REQUIRE EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN PENNSYLVANIA TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PORTABLE ANTI-CHOKING DEVICE. THIS, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE FDA HAS FOUND THESE ...