Those skinny jeans in your closet might make you feel fashion forward, but doctors warn they could turn you into a fashion victim. Source: Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve, Muscle Damage, Other Health Risks « CBS San Francisco … [Read more...]
Do I Always Need a Seatbelt in the Backseat?
Experts say not wearing a seatbelt is a mind-boggling mistake—one that killed 55 percent of the rear-seat passengers who died in crashes in 2013. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Source: Backseat passengers not wearing seatbelts make deadly mistake, experts say … [Read more...]
Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick?
CBS 2's Marissa Bailey talks with a woman who suffers from something called electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Source: Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick? … [Read more...]
Where’s the Beef? Greek Yogurt is the New “Meat” in School Lunches!
Don’t be surprised if the meat in your child’s school lunch looks more like Greek yogurt. The USDA selected Chobani to provide its thick, protein-rich, strained yogurt to public schools nationwide, as a meat substitute. Source: USDA Inks Deal With Chobani For Greek Yogurt As Meat … [Read more...]
‘Ditch The Laundry Detergent Pods’ – Consumer Reports
Source: The Problem With Laundry Detergent Pods - Consumer Reports We often hear about freak accidents where a child is seriously injured or killed due to a seemingly benign product. The first reaction for many parents is to shrug it off and place blame on an irresponsible … [Read more...]
Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid’s Mental Health?
#ReportersNotebook Most of us are guilty of it, some more than others. Well, it turns out that our excessive cell phone use may be affecting our kids more than we realize. A recent international survey by online security company AVG found that most kids feel like they're … [Read more...]
ShotSpotter Technology Installed in First U.S. High School
ShotSpotter technology is often used in "bad neighborhoods" to help police detect and respond to gunfire as quickly as possible. Now it's making its way into the classroom. As CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, while it could help protect your kids, some worry it could also invade … [Read more...]
Rabbit Meat at Whole Foods–It’s What’s for Dinner?
Whole foods is a trendsetter, but bunny rabbits for dinner? The high-end food chain says it's not starting a trend, rather it began selling rabbit meat last year in response to consumer demand. NBC's Vicky Nguyen investigates the humane treatment of those rabbits on their way to … [Read more...]
A New Debate Over Too Much Tuna While Pregnant (& for kids)
You've likely heard that you're not supposed to eat too much tuna while pregnant. You're also supposed to limit how much tuna you feed your kids. Tuna is known to have a high mercury content, and mercury is linked to developmental delay and various other health concerns. Now, … [Read more...]
Car Seat Safety Standards Leading to More Child Deaths
Car seat safety standards may contribute to kids forgotten in hot cars. It seems every summer we hear shocking stories of children left to die in hot cars. In most cases, it's a heart wrenching accident that leaves many parents thinking one of two things: "I would never do that!" or … [Read more...]