Health News Room » childrens health http://www.healthnewsroom.net Health and wellness news, videos, articles and more. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:51:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Exposure to Phthalates Most Likely Dangerous http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:18:27 +0000 Admin cosmeticsfertility issuesfragrancesgenitalspersonal care productsphthalatesphthalate free baby productsplasticsplastic toysreproductive developmentreproductive system http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/ Although extensive studies haven’t been conducted, new research is indicating that exposure to Phthalates, chemicals used to lengthen the life of fragrances and soften plastic in toys and medical tubes, can be detrimental to a baby boy’s reproductive system and cause fertility issues.

The research studies show phthalates in 25% of our nation’s mothers and have a greater risk of having a baby son with smaller genitals and incomplete testicular development leading to impaired reproductive development.

Phthalates are found in cosmetics, pvc, hairsprays, nail polish, perfumes, paints, personal care products and in many plastics including those used for re-usable bottles, toys and medical tubes.

The best suggestion to avoid phthalates is to use natural, non-toxic personal care products, phthalate free baby products and avoid most plastic toys as much as possible.

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]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/staph-infections-spreading-throughout-us/feed/ 0 Thousands of U.S. Teens Do Drugs Daily http://www.healthnewsroom.net/thousands-of-us-teens-do-drugs-daily/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/thousands-of-us-teens-do-drugs-daily/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:43:25 +0000 Admin daily basisdrink alcoholdrugshealthparentssmoke cigarettesteens shows http://healthnewsroom.net/thousands-of-us-teens-do-drugs-daily/ A day in the life of U.S. teens shows that thousands do drugs, drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. Parents, here is an opportunity to make a difference in the health and welfare of your children.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/thousands-of-us-teens-do-drugs-daily/feed/ 0 Children’s Cold Medicines Pulled, FDA Hearings http://www.healthnewsroom.net/childrens-cold-medicines-pulled-fda-hearings/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/childrens-cold-medicines-pulled-fda-hearings/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:38:56 +0000 Admin cold medicationscold medicinescommon coldefficacyFDApediatricians http://healthnewsroom.net/childrens-cold-medicines-pulled-fda-hearings/ On the heels of pulling certain children’s cold medications off the shelves, pediatricians testify about the efficacy of children’s cold medicines and why they shouldn’t be given to children even as old a 5 years also. As the pediatricians note, the common cold gets better on its own and the less you do the faster you get well.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/childrens-cold-medicines-pulled-fda-hearings/feed/ 0 England Takes Action in Obesity Crisis http://www.healthnewsroom.net/england-takes-action-in-obesity-crisis/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/england-takes-action-in-obesity-crisis/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:05:25 +0000 Admin britonsenglandexerciseobesityphysical educationprime minister http://healthnewsroom.net/england-takes-action-in-obesity-crisis/ A step in the right direction is what I would call the new program unveiled by Prime Minister Gordon Brown in England Monday when he announced schools would increase physical education from 2 to 5 hours a week. The action is taken on the heals of a report that announced a full 50% of Britons would be obese within 25 years if current trends continue. I agree with the article when they note the school initiative is good, although more importantly is what parents are doing at home to both set an example and teach their children proper eating and activity habits.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/england-takes-action-in-obesity-crisis/feed/ 0 Former Conjoined Twins Beating The Odds http://www.healthnewsroom.net/former-conjoined-twins-beating-the-odds/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/former-conjoined-twins-beating-the-odds/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:02:11 +0000 Admin conjoined twinsegyptinspirational storyseparation surgerytwins http://healthnewsroom.net/former-conjoined-twins-beating-the-odds/ 6 year old twins from Egypt, formerly conjoined at the head, have made great progress over the last 4 years since their successful separation surgery. They are thriving with therapy and are continuing to catch up to children their own age. What an inspirational story!
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/former-conjoined-twins-beating-the-odds/feed/ 0 Lack of Insurance Kills 12 Year Old Boy http://www.healthnewsroom.net/lack-of-insurance-kills-12-year-old-boy/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/lack-of-insurance-kills-12-year-old-boy/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:54:41 +0000 Admin health insurancerecent studiesrising costsuninsuredunited states http://healthnewsroom.net/lack-of-insurance-kills-12-year-old-boy/ A young boy in Maryland died because his family could not afford health insurance. This is a tragic example of how the rising costs of insurance are making it out of reach for many families, but it shouldn’t. Recent studies show approximately 47 million people in the US are uninsured, an increase of about 3 million over the last year.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/lack-of-insurance-kills-12-year-old-boy/feed/ 0 Suffocation Hazard From Baby Crib Bumper Pads http://www.healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:38:30 +0000 Admin baby cribbumper padscrib bumperrisksafetysuffocation http://healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/ A new study has revealed that all baby crib bumper pads reviewed pose risk of suffocation and were not recommended for use at all.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/feed/ 0 Test Children For High Cholesterol At 15 Months? http://www.healthnewsroom.net/test-children-for-high-cholesterol-at-15-months/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/test-children-for-high-cholesterol-at-15-months/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:13:43 +0000 Admin http://healthnewsroom.net/test-children-for-high-cholesterol-at-15-months/ A new study recommends testing children as early as 15 months old for high cholesterol, primarily due to a genetic flaw.
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