Sled with caution

    Helmets: not just for sports anymore. Some medical professionals are now encouraging kids (and adults) to wear helmets while sledding. With 21,000 injuries each year (most to boys ages 10 to 14), sledding can be dangerous,

    Health & Science reporter Meggan Kole evalutes the injuries and gets safety tips from medical professionals.

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