Does Obesity and Diabetes Begin in the Womb?

Several recent studies point to the possible origination of both obesity and diabetes in the womb. An article in the LA Times last year had a quote from Beverly Muhlhausler, a researcher at the University of South Australia and an authority on fetal diet and adult disease: "What … [Read more...]

Down's Syndrome May Be Treatable in the Womb

Parents and siblings of children with Down's Syndrome are amazing people, as are the children themselves. Often times, the family members learn so much from the child with Down's, but it is definitely a challenge I can only imagine. As a pregnant mother, I refused all testing … [Read more...]

Childhood Obesity, Smoking, and Sexual Activity Linked to Media Exposure

A new study by Yale University School of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and California Pacific Medical Center finds that exposure to media damages children's long-term health. 80% of the studies reviewed link greater exposure to media with negative health effects for … [Read more...]

New Study: Inner City Children Residing in Green Neighborhoods Grow Up Healther

Inner city kids have it hard for a variety of reasons. From poverty to low performing schools, these children often suffer from poor diets and nature deficit disorder. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found that greener (i.e. vegetation in … [Read more...]

Holy S#@T: There’s BPA in my Recycled Toilet Paper

It seems the bad news about BPA never ceases! From canned foods to pacifiers, this hormone disrupting chemical has been a cause for concern ignored by the FDA. Today, I was shocked to read on Z Recommends that there is BPA in our wastewater and tap water! The source … [Read more...]