Following a 6-month investigation into harmful flame retardants in car seats, Julie Watts shared her findings with a national audience on CBS's The Talk. … [Read more...]
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Little Boy With Severe Allergy Can Only Tolerate 12 Foods|CBS Los Angeles
Imagine only being able to feed your child 12 foods!#NewsMom Kristine Lazar shares the story of one local mom whose son has severe allergies caused by a rare disorder. She's hoping to raise awareness about allergies and how serious they can be for young kids. Zach has a rare … [Read more...]
Morning Sickness Medicine – New Evidence It May be Safe!
#ReportersNotebook I was lucky enough to have two very normal and uneventful pregnancies. Even with my twins, I never suffered from morning sickness and was able to carry them to term, which is rare for multiples.However, many of my friends experienced the potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
What’s In Your Cleaning Products?
New parents tend to top the list of people concerned about toxic cleaning products. So, like many, I went out and bought the brands that appeared to be green and had names or slogans that implied they were "natural" or "kid safe."Now, as a consumer reporter, I am well aware that … [Read more...]
Frequent Locations – Your iPhone Is Documenting Your Every Move
Most people know that phones (and apps) know your location. You've probably even turned off location tracking for some of your apps under "Location Services." But buried four menus deep is another option called "Frequent Locations." This is where your iPhone is keeping a running … [Read more...]
Ditch the Piggy Bank – Kids & Money
Why is it so hard for our kids to understand it that money doesn't grow on trees? I don't know about you, but conversations about money are very sporadic at my house:"No, we can't buy that because it's too expensive." "No, we can't buy a toy today because I don't have extra money to … [Read more...]
Women Call for Ban of Transvaginal Mesh | NBC Bay Area
More fantastic reporting from NBC Bay Area's senior investigative reporter (and mom) Vicky Nguyen. She reports on transvaginal mesh risks. They are a common solution for women, especially after multiple births. Doctors use mesh to repair prolapse or incontinence. But Nguyen reports … [Read more...]
Eating Disorders in College Sports Ignored at Major Universities | NBC Bay Area
NBC Bay Area investigative reporter and mom Vicky Nguyen reports on eating disorders in college athletes. This is something that parents of any student athlete should be aware of! Nguyen reports that eating disorders plague athletes at a higher rate than other students, and … [Read more...]
U.S. Fish Advice May Expose Babies to Too Much Mercury | EWG Study
To eat fish or not to eat fish, that is the question for many pregnant women. We know the omega 3's are good for us and our babies, but we know that fish contain mercury that could be very harmful to our babies. According to this new study, the Environmental Working Group had … [Read more...]
EDITORIAL: Tackling Toxics | Science Magazine
Interested in the history (and future) of flame retardants in consumer products? This editorial from scientist Arlene Blum provides a brief summary. Source: Tackling toxics | Science Blum’s research was the catalyst for getting the first form of Tris banned from kids' pajamas in … [Read more...]