Department Blog - December 2025

Assistant Professor Megan Cobb, MD, DPT, recently advised Maryland families on the safest toys to gift children during the holiday season. On Baltimore’s Fox affiliate, Fox 45 Morning News, Dr. Cobb joined a colleague to discuss toys that pose a risk to children, including recalled toys sold off-market, technology-based toys that violate children’s privacy, and small toys that children could inadvertently confuse with candy.

“Things that are fun can also be dangerous,” Dr. Cobb warned watchers in the segment, encouraging parents to closely observe children in day-to-day play.

Assistant Professor Cheyenne Falat, MD, recently provided winter safety advice to three local Baltimore media outlets.

• On the live radio station WBAL-AM, Dr. Falat warned listeners of the “bookend seasons,” just before the coolest months of the year. Because temperatures may be warmer during the day, many individuals may not recognize the dangers of chilly nighttime temperatures.
• In CBS | Baltimore, Dr. Falat emphasized similar messaging, encouraging viewers to also check on their elderly neighbors.
• And in WMAR ABC Baltimore, Dr. Falat noted the acute impacts of cold weather to at-risk population groups, including those without reliable housing—especially in urban areas like downtown Baltimore.