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notebookcheck.netEnergizer Replaces 2025 Child Shield Coin Batteries with New Titanium-Alloy Version
Energizer on May 7, 2026, began selling new coin lithium batteries made from proprietary titanium alloy designed to reduce injury risk if swallowed. The batteries replace the 3in1 Child Shield line discontinued this year and include child-resistant packaging, a saliva-activated b…
The IndependentStudy Finds Children Influence Parents to Buy Unhealthy Snacks
A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that 58 percent of surveyed parents in England said their children frequently pester them to buy high-fat, salt or sugar products. Nearly three-quarters of those parents reported purchasing the requested items. The resea…
Science NewsNigerian Researcher Develops Low-Cost Rotavirus Test for Bedside Use
Virologist Margaret Oluwatoyin Japhet at Obafemi Awolowo University has created a rapid diagnostic kit that detects rotavirus in children's stool samples without laboratory equipment. The test uses cotton swabs and antibody-coated nanobeads, producing a color change within minute…
The VergeEnergizer Releases Titanium Alloy Coin Batteries
Energizer introduced its Ultimate Child Shield line of 20 mm coin lithium batteries on May 6, 2026. The batteries use a proprietary titanium alloy and include a blue dye and bitter coating. They replace the company's 2025 3in1 Child Shield models.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGP Dr Nighat Arif Explains When to Seek Medical Help for Children's Fevers, Coughs and Injuries
General practitioner Dr Nighat Arif has outlined common health issues in children that concern parents, including fevers, coughs and injuries. She identifies red flags that indicate the need for medical attention. The guidance aims to help parents recognize when to contact health…