<p>
	Dr. Neha Patel, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Northwell Health, says kids can easilly swallow button batteries, especially during the holiday season.
</p>


News

Health

liBATTERY221225_video

Button batteries can be deadly for kids during the holiday season, LI doctor warns

New Hyde Park

North New Hyde Park

Woodbury

onecms:26b9c04b-d28b-4a8c-8dc5-4dfb07e3a6e9

Newsday

Holiday season warning: Keep kids from dangerous button batteries

liBATTERY221225 

Most Popular

Latest videos

Health video slot

Mike Landsberg of Plainview is the executive chef and co-owner of Jackson Hall in East Islip. As a male breast cancer survivor he's made it his mission to help and raise awareness. NewsdayTV's Geoff Bansen reports.

'When you get that call, or you get that letter, everything stops'

According to a Newsday analysis, Long Island's highest-paid nonprofit employees work in the healthcare industry. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon explains.

'It gives Long Islanders a better understanding'

According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I wouldn't want it in my home'

The 33rd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised funds for research and supportive programming for cancer patients and their families.

'I walk for ... those who didn't make it'

Sign up for the Health newsletter

Health Newsletter Widget

From fertility issues to menopause side effects, the concerns that come with a diagnosis can look different depending on when in a woman's life it occurs.

'Life-altering at any age': LI women at different life stages react to breast cancer diagnosis

Health Article Bottom Module

Letteece Fairley finally agreed to a mastectomy in September to remove a tumor, fearing she might not survive without the surgery.

After 3 years of hesitating, LI woman, 86, conquers her fear and gets treated for cancer

Even though the rabies cases are primarily in wild animals, they can encounter domestic animals and potentially spread the virus.

Feral cat in Nassau found to have rabies, the second case in the county this year

The health system said it is committed to addressing workplace concerns "fairly and appropriately."

Pregnant nurse alleges Northwell forced her to stop working

The "Out of the Darkness" walk and fundraiser is Sunday morning at Jones Beach Field 5.

For 20 years, LI couple has walked to remember a daughter and help stop suicides

The gift establishes a dollar-for-dollar challenge to encourage additional philanthropic support.

Largest gift in hospital's history pledged to its neonatal unit in 'historic milestone'

The $112 million project received final approval from the Suffolk County IDA on Thursday.

86-unit assisted-living facility in Suffolk moves forward with tax breaks

Health Video Playlist

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'It's very frustrating'

Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's like a curse'

Many workers are struggling to get money they are owed years after state and federal investigations found their employers liable. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's big money to me'

In Nassau County, about 4.5% of outlets tested were positive, similar to Suffolk's rate of 4.6%. Newsday Albany reporter Keshia Clukey has more.

'There were a few school districts that stood out'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Dr. Sharon Nachman about the issue of vaccine fraud.

'There likely are others'

The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

'This has to stop'

He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'I just knew it was something really bad with me'

The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

Homepage Trending

Halloween events on LI

2026 LI Voters Guide

Wallet Watch

Working Moms

YOUR HEALTH

Your Health videos

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Dozens displaced after car crashes into assisted living facility ... Expanded search for toxins at Bethpage park ... Hofstra adding diving teams ... What to know about early voting

Dozens displaced after car crashes into assisted living facility ... Expanded search for toxins at Bethpage park ... Hofstra adding diving teams

App Nativo Ad Unit Slot

Health - megaslot


Get the latest health news from Newsday, including COVID-19, health care costs, hospitals, cancer, vaccines, fitness and weight loss.

Stay logged in.