Swallowing Tiny Magnets Severely Damages Boy's Intestines

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 10:00 in Health & Medicine

A 10-year-old boy who swallowed 16 tiny magnets developed serious injuries that required extensive surgery, according to a new report that highlights the life-threatening dangers of magnets in children's toys.

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