Polychlorinated bisphenyls (PCBs) were banned in the US in the 1970s, but are still found in all people. Recent research still finds harm for children.
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Young Children and Screen Time (TV, Computers, etc.)
Very young children have nothing to gain and lots to lose from spending time in front of screens, instead of playing and interacting with friends and loved ones. Even when the TV is simply on in the background, infants and toddlers lose out. For older children (two and up), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents limit screen time to 1-2 hours a day, and keep televisions in common areas — never in a child’s bedroom. TiVo, DVRs and other devices are terrific tools for parents, allowing them to record shows for children that can be seen by them at an hour that’s right for your family’s sleep schedule and without commercials!
Read More »Aerial Bug Spray Increases Risk of Autism and Learning Problems
Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains the concern that spraying pesticides to kill mosquitoes that can spread the dangerous Zika virus will increase the chances of children having autism spectrum disorder and developmental disorders.
Read More »Are Pesticides, Roundup, and Cancer in Children Connected?
Pesticides have long been known to cause birth defects and poisoning if ingested. Now research is showing that even small quantities of rodent and insect killing pesticides can be toxic over time to children.
Read More »Children and Cell Phones: Is Phone Radiation Risky for Kids?
Children use cell phones to watch TV, play games, make phone calls, and send text messages. But are there risks to such frequent use by children, and if so is that different than the risks for adults?
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