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Study Finds 109 Chemicals in Pregnant Women

March 25, 2021 by Sage Edwards

A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology has detected 109 chemicals in pregnant women. Of the 109 chemicals, 55 have never been reported in people before. The chemicals were found both in the pregnant women and their children,… [read]

Phthalates Can Impair Children’s Brain Development

March 18, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Research done by Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks) has shown that exposure to phthalates can be detrimental to children’s neurological development. The American Journal of Public Health published Project TENDR’s peer-reviewed article where they’ve come to the conclusion that… [read]

The History of Twilight Birth

March 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards

The choice of where and how to have a baby should be up to each individual mother. There are benefits and drawbacks to all different kinds of births depending on a number of factors. For a healthy mom and a… [read]

Moderna Begins Testing Covid-19 Vaccine On Children

March 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Fifty-three million doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered to Americans. On Tuesday, March 16th Moderna announced that they will begin vaccine trials on children ages six months to 12 years old. Moderna is set to enroll with 6,750… [read]

Research Shows Masks Can Impair Babies Speech and Language Development

March 1, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: March 1, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of everyday life, and with covid-19 cases being front-page news, many of the repercussions of trying to combat the pandemic, have been swept under the rug. New research has shown that wearing masks… [read]

New Study Shows Many Infants Are Lacking Important Gut Bacteria

February 8, 2021 by Sage Edwards

A new study from Stanford University and the University of Nebraska shows that many newborns are lacking important gut bacteria. Many newborns are missing beneficial bacteria to help them get all the nutritional benefits of breast milk. C-sections, antibiotics, and… [read]

Study Shows Antibiotics At an Early Age Linked to Health Conditions Later In Life

December 28, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: December 29, 2020

A new study has linked antibiotics in children under two, to illnesses and conditions later in life. Children under the age of two who received one dose of antibiotics were more likely to develop asthma, eczema, hay fever, food allergies,… [read]