Don't forget to click the link titles to view the complete posts on the original websites! 1. NPR: Study: Most Plastics Leach Hormone-Like Chemicals Most plastic products, from sippy cups to food wraps, can release chemicals that act like the sex hormone estrogen, according … [Read more...]
Teenage Addiction to Nicotine Negatively Affects Executive Functioning in the Brain
Let's be honest, how many of you tried cigarettes in your youth? I did. I was what you called a social smoker, but I quit before high school graduation. It's common knowledge cigarettes are bad for your health; however, a new study focuses specifically on how the adolescent … [Read more...]
A History of Harm: Asbestos in the Home
Over the past few decades, we have come to know just how dangerous asbestos really is. This strong, heat-resistant “magic mineral” was once added to nearly anything that needed to withstand extreme temperatures. Asbestos was particularly prevalent in the construction industry, … [Read more...]
5 Green Parent Posts: Grist, Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide, Z Recommends, Nature Moms Blog, Good Guide
Don't forget to click the titles of each post/blog to reach the full article! 1. Grist: Maine governor on BPA: ‘Worst case is that some women may have little beards’ Paul LePage, governor of Maine, is pretty confident that nothing can harm him as long as he doesn't know sh*t … [Read more...]
2010 Whooping Cough Rates Highest in 50 Years Despite Vaccinations
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate is a debate many parents consider. It's a question of personal versus public health, in many instances, and it is hard to muddle through all the information and rumors about vaccinations. My own personal stance on the subject changed after giving … [Read more...]
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