A Spoonful of Sugar Could Save Children's Lives

A friend of mine's daughter went to Africa. She had to end her trip early, fly to the US, and be hospitalized for malaria. She was a lucky American child who could get medical care for this disease that affects 350–500 million people worldwide each year. Her life was never … [Read more...]

Put Down the Knife! 11 Reasons Not to Circumcise

Oh, I've heard many reasons why we should circumcise a baby boy. Some of the popular ones are: I want him to look like me. He'll be a freak in the locker room. You have to. Boys who aren't circumcised are dirty. Jennifer's post last week, WTF? Baby Boys' Circumcised Foreskins … [Read more...]

Peanut Allergies: Closer to a Cure

The UK Telegraph reported yesterday that doctors at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge may have found a "cure" for peanut allergies. Four boys were given minute amounts of peanut flour mixed with yogurt every day. The amount ingested was then slowly increased over a period of … [Read more...]

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks $200M For Lead Poisoning From D.C. Tap Water

A class action lawsuit seeking $200 million was filed against the Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) by the single father of twin boys who were poisoned as infants by lead contaminated tap water. John Parkhurst filed the suit on behalf of himself and other parents … [Read more...]

Phthalates Out. And the New Chemicals in Toys Are…?

Phthalates are out of kiddie plastic now. Don't worry; you can still find the endocrine-disruptor in your makeup and shower curtains and pretty much anything that includes the term "fragrance." But have you thought about what they put into the new Barbie dolls instead of … [Read more...]