Can Breastmilk Cause Autism?

Augh! Writing that title almost made me gag. But a new article on the University of California, San Francisco site claims that neuroscientist Michael Merzenich has performed research that may make some leaning toward formula fulling tip over the edge. Merzenich tested newborn … [Read more...]

Treat Bug Bites with Brittanie's Thyme Organic Bug Bite Relief

Here's a safe family friendly way to ease the itchies from bug bites, Brittanie's Thyme Organic Bug Bite Relief. I've had the chance to sample this handy little roll on and I keep it close to use during the inevitable event that someone gets bit by something. … [Read more...]

Midwives in Afghanistan Try to Rebuild Women's Health Care System

For women of Afghanistan, pregnancy and delivery are dangerous. The war torn country has the "world’s second-highest death rate in women during pregnancy and childbirth", second only to another war torn country Sierra Leone. The medical journal Lancet reports that 78% of these … [Read more...]

Swine Flu Vax Makers Already Legally Immunized

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has signed a document to provide legal immunity for the manufacturers of the new swine flu vaccine, the Associated Press reports. As you may remember, the National Institutes of Health has begun recruiting volunteers, … [Read more...]

NIH Looks For Swine Flu Vaccine Volunteers

Last Wednesday, the National Institutes of Health began recruiting volunteers to test the swine flu vaccine. Manufacturers are rushing to make it to market before the swine flu rebounds in the fall. The first wave of shots is to be tested on healthy adults, but once safety is … [Read more...]