A quick follow-up to my last post on plastics in baby bottles - several new developments in the BPA saga. …
BPA and Phthalates and PVC’s, Oh My
There's a growing recognition that environmental plastic exposures may be linked to numerous 21st century health concerns.. We're all going to need some serious courage to deal with this mess. …
U.S. News and World Report on Integrative Medicine
"Embracing Alternative Care: Top hospitals put unorthodox therapies into practice" profiles integrative care in several U.S. hospitals, including Children's Memorial in Chicago. …
Tu B’Shvat – The Original Earth Day?
Today marks the 15th of the Jewish month of Shevat, or Tu B'Shvat, perhaps the world's first Earth Day. …
The Rise of Food Allergies
Any parent with preschoolers or school-age children knows that food allergies are on the rise. What's going on? …
Blogging Stress: Something New to Worry About?
"Blogging stress" joins the list of 21st century evils making news. …
2008: Resolutions and Resolve
Here we are: 2008. Each year, many of us make resolutions and then quickly forget them. For our children's health and wellness, let's resolve to make this year something special. …
Dr. Richard Walls on cold medicines for kids
Good friend and colleague Dr. Richard Walls, a La Jolla pediatrician, has authored a terrific commentary on the cold medicine recall issue in Pediatric News. …
Politicians discover lead
In the wake of continued revelations this holiday/election season that plenty of toys, jewelry and other items available to children are still full of lead, and that many that were recalled are still on the shelves, political leaders are starting to take notice. …
Mercury ok in children’s vaccines but not in… mascara?
It's too crazy not to be true. The state of Minnesota proudly announced this week it has passed legislation to ban mercury in makeup, while a bill to ban thimerosal (ethyl mercury) in children's vaccines in the same states lies in limbo. …