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FDA Reviews Research Linking Food Colorings and Hyperactivity

Artificial food dyes that enhance the color of processed, kid-friendly foods like Cheetos and Pop-Tarts have been used for decades, and the Food and Drug Administration has said they're safe. But with some studies tying the colorings to hyperactivity in children, an FDA panel begins two days of hearings today to review...

New Video of Deadly SC Train Ride Released [VIDEO]

'Pat the Bunny' Gets Zombie Makeover

It takes a lot of guts to remake a classic. Guts and, apparently, blood, rotting flesh and oozing entrails. At least that's the freaky formula that was used by lifelong pals Aaron Ximm and Kaveh Soofi to create "Pat the Zombie: A Cruel Adult Spoof" -- a bloody weird parody of the beloved children's book "Pat the Bunny,"...

Car Seat Recall: Why Are So Many Children's Products Dangerous?

On Monday, AOL News reported that Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling nearly 800,000 car seats because of a faulty release button that can loosen the harness. According to the company, the problem with the release buttons means that the shoulder strap can come loose, potentially endangering a child riding inside the seat in...

It's Hard Out There for a Mall Santa

Getting paid to dress up as cheery, chubby Santa Claus may seem like a cushy seasonal job, but the truth is, it's hard out there for a Santa -- especially a mall Santa. Just ask professional Santa Claus Tom Carmody, a former high school teacher who's been "Clausing" for the past eight years, four of which were spent at...