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The hidden health risks of fireworks By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness I’ll give Fourth of July fireworks this: They’re pretty. But after calling up a range of experts to talk about potential health risks, I’ll be keeping my distance—especially from at-home displays. The very idea of "ruptured eyeballs" sends shivers down my spine. READ MORE Share This Story

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