In the wake of increasing public scrutiny of the hormone-disrupting plasticizer, bisphenol A (BPA), comes disturbing news about the FDA approval of the toxin. I've written several posts about BPA, its widespread use in infant and children products (baby bottles, formula cans) and its potential …
Environment
Disposable America
Artist Chris Jordan has done amazing work documenting in visually arresting terms the vast number of things we trash in our country. …
Haunting Images
Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison have created the most incredible, haunting images I've seen in some time. …
The BPA is out of the barn
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. …
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. …
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. …
Hope in Troubled Times: The power of positivity
Thanksgiving is a time for many of us to reflect on what's good and what's right in our lives, and in our world. While this forum has often focused on what needs fixing in the world of children's health care, I thought it would be nice for today to focus on the positive. …
Global Climate Change and the Effects on Children’s Health
The AAP issued a statement regarding a new report to be released Monday detailing the adverse effects of global climate change on children's health. Fortunately, the White House did not get it's sharp-edged scissors on it. …