Water bead-related emergency room visits increased more than 130% over the course of one year, and most cases involved children, a new study found. Water beads are absorbent, often colorful balls made ...

Walking into Jackie Ford’s bead room in her Salisbury home is a jaw-dropping experience. A peg board covers one wall. Hundreds or maybe thousands (millions?) of strands of beads await Jackie’s ...

WASHINGTON D.C. — A new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) reveals the alarming danger posed by water beads, which are often marketed as toys or sensory aids for children. The beads are small, ...

Carnival time is here, and with it comes plenty of king cake, parades and beads ... lots of beads. You probably have some beads right now, stashed away in the attic, taking up room in the garage or ...