Yesterday, I mentioned that some of the swine flu vaccines will be available without thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative found in many vaccines, including the seasonal flu vaccine. Now the Washington Post confirms that most of the swine flu vaccines that will be available … [Read more...]
Pesticides Linked With Childhood Leukemia
Like we needed one more reason to keep nasty pesticides away from our homes and children. They’re linked to respiratory problems and asthma. And a recent study shows that children up to age 7 have a harder time ridding their bodies of the chemicals. Now a new study shows that … [Read more...]
“Intactivist” Group Lobbies CDC Against Circumcision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing to issue new recommendations regarding circumcision and its supposed ability to low the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. One new group hopes to have a big voice in the circumcision debate. Intact … [Read more...]
Buy a Moby Wrap Sling, Support the Fight for Mother-Friendly Childbirth
Stylish, practical babywearing with a message, and a real contribution to mother-friendly childbirth advocacy. Moby Wraps, one of the most popular stretchy wraps for babywearing, is currently selling a custom-designed model sporting a "Born Free" butterfly logo, from the … [Read more...]
"BPA-Free" Bottles–Guess What?–Leach BPA
A new Health Canada study found that bottles marketed as "BPA-free" actually leach the hormone-disrupting chemical into liquids. The study says that these bottles contain "trace amounts", but some sources cite an internal memo, which says that two brands contain "high doses". … [Read more...]
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