Kasey Allen has been raising awareness for the dangers of button batteries after her son swallowed one. He almost died and has been recovering for nearly 2 Years. She has been sharing her son's ...

"They took her down to the operating theatre, and she looked at me and said, 'Mommy, I need you.' That was the last thing she ...

If your child tells you they've swallowed a coin, it may have actually been a button battery. If your child doesn't tell you, ...

When button batteries are lodged in the body, their electrical current breaks down water, driving up alkalinity to dangerous levels akin to bleach. Bodily tissues can begin to liquefy.

When button batteries are lodged in the body, their electrical current breaks down water, driving up alkalinity to dangerous ...

New data suggest mid/distal esophageal coin retention in kids often resolves without intervention — prompting reconsideration ...

Button batteries are ubiquitous in consumer products, and it may not be reasonable to banish them entirely from your home. But if you live with young children or elderly or cognitively impaired ...

Button batteries were involved in nearly 85% of the battery-related emergency room visits and ingestions accounted for 90%, the study said. Stay informed. Sign up for The Daily Consumer.

Button and coin cell batteries, commonly found in toys, tealights, and other household devices, may be small, but they pose serious risks to children. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

With a little planning, like safe party favors and clear food labels, you can keep the party safe and fun for everyone. If ...

Button batteries are commonly found in children's toys, books, watches, garage door openers, key fobs, remotes, and hearing aids. “You want to make sure that you're going around periodically ...