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

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 ...

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.

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