Babies

Study Shows 98% of Children Under the Age of Two Consume Too Much Sugar

November 20, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 25, 2019

The majority of toddlers and babies eat too much added sugar. A recent study shows that 98% of toddlers and two-thirds of babies are consuming added sugars every day. The American Heart Association recommends that children under the age of… [read]

Pesticides During Pregnancy Linked To Autism (again)

March 27, 2019 by Michael Edwards

A large study looking into how pesticides affect developing fetuses and newborn babies finds that the most commonly used pesticides may result in a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder. The study, published in the BMJ, was led by Ondine… [read]

Johnson And Johnson Knew Asbestos Was In Baby Powder, More Lawsuits Are Coming

December 27, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 27, 2018

Johnson & Johnson paid a steep price this year for claims that its celebrated baby powder was contaminated with asbestos. And its 2019 could be even worse. In July a jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.69 billion to… [read]

Sperm Counts Keep Declining in U.S. and Europe, New Studies Say

November 2, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 2, 2018

They might have used different methodology and measurements, but two recent studies have come to the same conclusion – male fertility is on the decline. Both studies were premiered at the Scientific Congress of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine… [read]

In Shocking Development, Chemicals in Food and Packaging are Toxic to Children

August 8, 2018 by Kristina Martin

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a statement calling for more stringent food safety standards. Children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of food additives, processed foods, and toxic food packaging. These harmful substances can have long-lasting health… [read]

New York Bill Would Ban BPA Replacements in Children’s Products

August 1, 2018 by Kristina Martin

BPA was banned from children’s products in 2010. Now the New York Assembly is attempting to ban the chemicals brought in to replace BPA. The newly proposed ban would expand the number of bisphenols prohibited in children’s items from one… [read]

Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $4.7 Billion For Talc Cancer Case

July 24, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 24, 2018

After a six-week trial, a jury in Missouri awarded nearly $4.7 billion in total damages to 22 women and their families on July 12th. The plaintiffs said asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer. Thousands… [read]