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This popular baby stroller just got recalled because kids can fall out
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Common stores like Target, Walmart and Shopco sold the strollers between August 2015 and August 2016 for anywhere between $130 and $160. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
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Published: Sep 28, 2017, 3:29 AM
A popular jogging stroller has been recalled after complaints of a component breaking that resulted in at least one child falling out of the seat.

Delta Children recalled about 28,000 of its J is for Jeep strollers this week after four reports came in that the leg bracket had broken, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In one instance, a child actually fell out of the stroller, causing bruises and cuts, the commission announcement said.

Anyone who owns a recalled stroller should stop using it and contact Delta for a repair, according to Fortune.

Consumers can call 800-377-3777 for a free repair. They can also reach out to recall@deltachildren.com or visit the company website at deltachildren.com.

The strollers are designed for jogging in all terrains.

Common stores like Target, Walmart and Shopco sold the strollers between August 2015 and August 2016 for anywhere between $130 and $160, Fortune reported.

Jogging strollers are safe for the most part, according to Fitness. Its best, however, to wait until children have developed the muscles and bone structure to survive a fall or injury.

But new research from earlier this year said jogging with a stroller burns fewer calories than running without a baby, according to Fatherly.

The study said runners with strollers take smaller strides, their heart rate is slower and they don't burn as many calories as those who take longer strides.

Now, if they can keep up the same speed, and push the stroller, then the workout will pay bigger dividends. But that appears tough to do, according to Fatherly.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.