Orajel and Baby Orajel contain benzocaine and have a serious risk for babies.
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PCBs Are Still Causing Harm Decades After Ban
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.
Read More »The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover. Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions. Learn more about the possible benefits of that companionship.
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?
Read More »Are Bisphenol A (BPA) Plastic Products Safe for Infants and Children?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics, and is frequently used in baby bottles, sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, and as a coating in food and beverage cans.
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