Just say no to "cinnamon challenge:" pediatricians

NEW YORK, Apr 22:�� Pediatricians today cautioned young people against participating in a popular dare known as the cinnamon challenge, which involves trying to swallow a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a minute without drinking water. Health risks tied to the game - such as breathing problems, lung inflammation and asthma attacks - are relatively rare, they said, but are "unnecessary and avoidable."(agencies)