News World news Inquests Helium balloons could come with warning after death of boy, 5, who put one on his head Karlton Donaghey was given the balloon Hoppings funfair in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and ...

Luke Ramone Harper suffered fatal brain injuries after he placed a balloon in the shape of the number 8 that had been bought for his birthday party a week earlier over his head Comments News Seán ...

Helium is an inert gas, which means that it does not react with other substances. It has the lowest boiling point of any element at -269C and a low density which is why it is used to make items float.