A Texas woman says she nearly died after receiving Botox injections that left her partially paralyzed and choking on her own saliva. Alicia Hallock, 36, took to Instagram to share her harrowing story, saying she was initially administered the popular muscle-freezing drug to treat her migraines. “I ended up having a rare complication,” the mom-of-three … Read more
Big lips, bigger lawsuit? A Brazilian woman is considering legal action after claiming she “almost died” from a terrifying allergic reaction to lip filler. Barbara Martiniano, 27, was inspired to undergo the cosmetic procedure after seeing influencers show off their artificially enhanced lips on Instagram. “I didn’t think it was something that could cause any … Read more
A heart-stopping moment captured on a family’s baby monitor has brought to light an alarming risk many parents never imagined. The distressing footage showed a seven-month-old baby struggling to breathe while choking on a dummy. Australian parenting expert Nikki Jurcutz, founder of Tiny Hearts Education and a former paramedic, was left stunned, saying, “I had never considered that this was … Read more
Two of the most popular snack foods for toddlers could pose major health risks to young children, with experts warning parents to steer clear of the treats Kidsafe SA chief executive Holly Fitzgerald issued the dire warning for traditional-sized marshmallows and popcorn, noting they were “often overlooked” as a choking hazard for children under 5. … Read more
This simple system will save your baby’s life. A former paramedic has shared a one-second trick to minimize the risk of your baby choking on a piece of food. The video was posted by a child safety organization called Tiny Hearts Education, which was started by Nikki Jurcutz, a former paramedic, and her sister, Rach. … Read more
James Earl “Boobie” Miles, whose high school football career was documented in “Friday Night Lights,” has been arrested for allegedly choking his ex-wife. A police report states that Miles, 52, was arrested on three felony counts – assault of a family/household member, violation of a protective order and possession of marijuana – in Odessa, Texas … Read more
Talk about a nip slip. A California mother of six is unlocking a new fear for pregnant and nursing moms across the globe after revealing on TikTok that her nipple fell off and nearly choked her infant son while she was breastfeeding him. “I latched my baby boy on. He’s nursing and [then] he stops,” … Read more
Choking risk is highest among older adults and children under 5. (Getty Images) There’s a good possibility you will witness someone choking at some point in your life: Choking is the fourth-leading cause of unintentional injury death, according to the National Safety Council. You’ve been warned about the risk of choking since you were young, … Read more