DEHP Alert: Plastics Increase Blood Pressure in Kids and Teens

Plastic wrap contains Phalates, which can leach into our foods. Photo by: Simmremmai

DEHP, a common plastics additive, contributes to heart problems in kids – is it time to take away baby’s teething toys, and avoid plastic wrap for our food?

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Sunscreen Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

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Sun protection: Are you using the right kind of sunblock – and is there an ingredient in your sunscreen that could increase your risk of skin cancer?

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Influenza Vaccine: Expert Says So-Called Flu Shot Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

CDC says you should get your flu shot, but should you? Photo by the CDC

In a new look at influenza vaccine studies, Dr. Doshi steps away from conventional wisdom and draws our attention to the details of flu shot studies – safe and effective? Not as much as we think.

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Reprogramming Human Skin Cells Into Embryonic Stem Cells

The cluster in the middle are human stem cells. Photo by:  Ryddragyn

Scientific breakthrough: Science reprograms human skin cells to become stem cells equivalent to embryonic cell lines, but without the moral conflict.

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Rotavirus Vaccine: Cheaper Alternative to Save Kids’ Lives

The rotavirus is highly contagious, mainly among children, but adults can get it as well. Image by: CDC/Dr. Erskine Palmer Creation Date: 1981

Stomach flu can be devastating, but a new, cheaper, alternative rotavirus vaccine may soon be available in India – potentially many kids’ lives.

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