China Issues Death Sentences Over Melamine Milk Formula Scandal

The tragedy over the melamine tainted milk scandal in China continues. Not only have six young Chinese children died from kidney stones and more than 290,000 made ill from melamine-contaminated milk formula, but now a Chinese court has issued death sentences for two men involved … [Read more...]

French Law Cracks Down on Cell Phone Use by Children: Bans Advertising and Phones Designed for Kids

First the French ban TV for children under three-years-old, now the French government is concerned about the negative health effects of mobile devices on children. From cancer to other diseases, cell phone use is especially dangerous to children. Swedish researchers have found … [Read more...]

Pregnant Smokers, Violent Kids

As if you need one more reason to avoid those nasties... Smoking during pregnancy leads to offspring with more physically violent behavior. I'm guessing it's their way of saying later: "Mama! What the heck were you thinking?!" University of Montreal psychiatry professor Dr. … [Read more...]

CDC Investigates 42 State Salmonella Outbreak

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has spread to 42 states in the US, with almost 400 people infected by the bacteria and up to 20% of the victims requiring hospitalization.[social_buttons] The CDC, in conjunction with the USDA, the FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection … [Read more...]

Smart Kids Become Vegetarian Adults

[social_buttons] According to a University of Southampton study published by the British Medical Journal, children with high IQs become vegetarian adults. Dr Catharine Gale of the University's MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre who led the study explains: Those who were vegetarian … [Read more...]