Helium balloons are often a part of celebrations, as they were for the recent sixth birthday of Gunner Hyatt of Mount Carmel, Illinois. In this case, a balloon in the boy’s house for his birthday ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — A balloon likely suffocated a 6-year-old boy in Illinois, according to the Wabash County Coroner's ...

While often seen as harmless decorations, these balloons can pose serious risks – particularly to young children – including ...