Accidental ingestion of magnets is a growing problem among children, and parents should be aware of this risk, experts say. In a new study, researchers at a U.K. hospital report two cases of children ...

Injuries from swallowing magnets are a growing problem among children and could lead to potentially life-threatening complications, researchers say. In a 2012 survey of pediatric gastroenterologists ...

(CBS/AP) Watch out for magnets. That's the word from the Consumer Products Safety Commission, which on Thursday warned that powerful ball-bearing magnets pose a big threat to children. So far this ...

Magnets are found all over the place. They hold items on the refrigerator while also holding the door shut. Our banking cards have magnetic strips — as do speakers, motors, and automatic doors.

Despite more safety rules, kids around the world continue swallowing magnets, and the United States tops the list. Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade.

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