A new study indicates that pregnant women who have been exposed to “...high but common...” levels of a substance found in cosmetics, fragrances, paint and plastics have a greater risk of delivering sons with reproductive development issues. 25% of the U.S. female population was found to have exposure levels that can increase risk of problems with their boys. So, all you guys out there better tell your favorite mom-to-be how beautiful she looks.....and without make-up.
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So, Now Pregnant Women Can't Wear Make-Up? Fri May 27, 2005 10:35 pm
CDC Declares End to U.S. Rubella Threat Fri May 27, 2005 3:56 pm
The CDC is saying that Rubella is no longer a major public health threat. Does this mean your kids still need vaccinations?
Save That Cord Blood Fri May 27, 2005 2:40 pm
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine provides further evidence that cord blood can be used to actually save infants with rare genetic diseases.
Are We Teaching Our Kids to Be Fat? Thu May 26, 2005 6:17 pm
This article is primarily focused on McDonald’s, but I think the point can be extended to all fast food. There have been movies, doctor warnings and the like, but this author points out the marketing behind our eating habits and how we are setting our kids up for a lifetime of poor health habits. Did you know that there is a children’s hospital in the U.S. simultaneously selling McDonald’s and performing stomach stapling procedures? That was news to me. Also, who do you think is one of the top advertising icons of the 20th century? The answer may surprise you.
Child Abuse Deaths Higher in Military Families? Wed May 25, 2005 10:56 pm
This new study suggests the very frightening idea that the children of our military families are twice as likely to die from child abuse as their non-military peers. The study covers a 16 year span, so the data is likely not skewed by the recent war that has strained military families even more. Although limited to North Carolina, the outcome suggests that we need to take a hard look at the pressures on military families.
Should Teens Work? Tue May 24, 2005 11:40 pm
This article explores the issues around teens working during their high school years and whether the experience is truly beneficial, or is just fueling their materialistic desires to keep up with their peers. It also provides advice for parents to help our teens keep it all in perspective and not let their academics slide.
Car Seat Recall Alert-May 2005 Tue May 24, 2005 10:55 pm
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 190,000 car seats are being recalled because the harness on the seat can loosen after the child is buckled in. Car seats owners are asked to make sure the seat is adjusted properly, and to continue using the seat since it provides greater crash protection than a seat belt alone. Registered owners will be sent free harness clips as part of a recall repair kit, and non-registered owners can call to receive their kit.
CPSC Announces Product Recall Tue May 24, 2005 10:09 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall to repair children’s chairs that can collapse unexpectedly. This site provides information for parents who have purchased these chairs and instructions on how to obtain a recall kit.
New Car Crash Tests and Rollover Ratings Tue May 24, 2005 10:06 pm
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just released new 2005 model year crash tests and rollover ratings for passenger cars. The report includes data for nineteen cars that have not previously been tested, or were not tested in all categories.
LikeABike Tue May 24, 2005 3:42 pm
Seems like there’s some recent blog posts concerning a European toy called LikeABike. Designed as a sort of “push-bike” to teach children ages 2-6 how to ride a bike through a method ostensibly more natural than the typical “training wheels” method used here in the U.S.
