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The Story of Stuff

May 13, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

What country has 5 percent of the world's population, but consumes 30 percent of the world's resources, and produces 30 percent of the world's waste? If you guessed the United States, you're right. The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard ... (read more)

Chemicals in Breastmilk: Cause for Concern?

March 12, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

If you’re among those concerned about chemicals in breastmilk—you’re not alone. Libby MacDonald in—The Toxic Sandbox—a book and blog by the same name, questions the safety of breastfeeding by U.S. mothers, citing a ... (read more)

Handbook for Health Care Providers

December 21, 2007 by Amy Spangler | 2 questions or comments

Are breastfeeding and codeine compatible? Is it ever safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? What are the risks to the baby if the mother uses marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding? If a woman continues to take an antidepressant during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, how will it affect ... (read more)

BPA Found in Infant Formula

December 7, 2007 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment

Risks associated with the use of baby bottles containing the chemical bisphenyl A (BPA) were reported previously on baby gooroo®. Now a new investigation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that BPA is also ... (read more)

Enough already: Another recall

December 5, 2007 by Pauline Lupercio | No questions or comments

Having a baby means having stuff. Tons and tons of stuff. And in today’s world of constant recalls, having a baby also means that there is a good chance that a lot of the stuff you thought you and your baby needed either ... (read more)

What to Inspect When You’re Expecting

October 25, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

Environmental contaminants take on new meaning when you're pregnant. Be sure to read What to Inspect When You're Inspecting by Grist writer, Amy Linn. Her top ten list will rival that of late night television host ... (read more)

Government Panel Issues Report on BPA

August 13, 2007 by Adam Spangler | 2 questions or comments

Last week we talked about Bisphenol A or BPA (a chemical found in many plastics), and its potential health risks. Years of independent study, we noted, points toward alarm, but has not been enough to motivate regulation. That might soon be changing. Following ... (read more)

Scientists Review Health Risks of Bisphenol A

August 8, 2007 by Adam Spangler | No questions or comments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found BPA - Bisphenol A - in the urine of 95 percent of those tested. So what, right? Considering all the chemicals present in urine and excreted by the body, why is BPA such a big deal? Well, ... (read more)

Mercury Rising

July 23, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

According to a report in Science Daily, one in four New York City adults has elevated blood mercury levels. The data was collected as part of the New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, ... (read more)

AAP Prepares for Next Disaster

July 20, 2007 by Kendall Cox | 1 question or comment

We sometimes hear it said, "All babies need to be breastfed - some babies more than others." Babies born during and after an emergency are definitely in that latter category. Next month marks two years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and ... (read more)

Thimerosal Goes to Court

June 12, 2007 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment

In June 2007, the U.S. Federal Claims Court will begin hearings on 4,800 claims filed by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who maintain that the government's vaccine program caused their children's disorders. Writer and journalist Arthur Allen was one of ... (read more)

Breast Cancer Linked to Chemicals

May 16, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

According to a report published in an American Cancer Society publication, 216 chemicals found in urban air and consumer products are known to cause breast cancer in animals. A research team representing five institutions (Silent Spring Institute, Harvard Medical School ... (read more)

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