How too much fluoride causes defects in tooth enamel. sciencedaily.com. February 18, 2020. Changes within enamel cells point to mechanism by which excessive fluoride leads to fluorosis. Summary: Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel — a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, […]

Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life increases risk of childhood asthma. sciencedaily.com.  February 18, 2020. Summary: New research shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. New research from the CHILD Cohort Study shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products […]

Button batteries can rapidly damage stomach lining before symptoms appear. sciencedaily.com. May 18, 2019. Experts recommend changing current practice of watchful waiting. Summary: Damage to the lining of the stomach can occur quickly when children swallow button batteries; therefore, clinicians should consider prompt endoscopic removal, even when the child is symptom free and the battery […]

Children carry evidence of toxins from home flooring and furniture. eurekalert.org. February 17, 2019. Vinyl flooring and fire retardant furniture foam apparently to blame. Children living in homes with all vinyl flooring or flame-retardant chemicals in the sofa have significantly higher concentrations of potentially harmful semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in their blood or urine than […]

Women who clean at home or work face increased lung function decline. sciencedaily.com. February 16, 2018. Women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning sprays or other cleaning products at home appear to experience a greater decline in lung function over time than women who do not clean, according to new research. Productos de […]

Could Certain Hair Dyes, Relaxers Raise Breast Cancer Risk? medlineplus.gov. June 20, 2017. Study findings differ by race, but one expert says they’re inconclusive.The safety of hair products has been debated for years. Now, new research suggests that black women who use dark hair dyes face a higher risk of breast cancer, while chemical relaxers […]

45 Potential Toxins Found in Household Dust. medlineplus.gov. September 14, 2016.  Chemicals come from everyday products such as furniture, carpeting, electronics and toys, researchers say. Household dust contains a wide range of toxic chemicals, potentially exposing people to harmful compounds in their own homes, a new evidence review contends.Researchers identified 45 potentially toxic chemicals in […]

Marijuana exposure in kids rose after recreational use legalized in Colorado. sciencedaily.com. July 25, 2016. Summary: The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and cases at a regional poison center because of unintentional exposure to the drug by children, suggesting effective preventive measures are needed as more states […]

Beware Broken Glow Sticks. By Robert Preidt. nlm.nih.gov. July 04, 2016. Contents can irritate skin, eyes, mouth, poison-control experts say.Letting kids chew or cut glow sticks is a bad idea, health experts say. While safer than sparklers and fireworks, pliable glow-in-the-dark products are easily broken open when put in the mouth. The contents can irritate […]

60,000 U.S. Kids Treated for Accidental Medicine Poisoning a Year. By Robert Preidt. nlm.nih.gov. March 21, 2016. Toddlers account for 7 out of 10 cases, report says. Nearly 60,000 children in the United States are accidentally poisoned by medicines each year, a new report says. That’s the equivalent of four busloads of children — or […]

Holiday Plants Can Pose Health Risks to Kids, Pets.  By Robert Preidt. nlm.nih.gov.  December 25, 2015. Mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettias should be placed out of reach, expert advises. Those decorative plants may add holiday sparkle to your home, but they may also pose a risk to children and pets, an expert cautions.All parts of […]

Asbestos Found in Kids’ Crayons, Toy Kits: Report. By Alan Mozes. consumer.healthday.com. July 08, 2015. Health experts, big retailer say they’re concerned about findings on products from China.Asbestos fibers have been found in crayons and other toys sold in the United States, according to a new report from an environmental health advocacy group. The fibers […]

Small Number of Drugs Behind Kids’ Accidental Poisonings: CDC. nlm.nih.gov.  September 15, 2014. Narcotic painkillers, addiction medications and sedatives top the list.A relatively small number of medications are responsible for sending thousands of young children to the hospital for accidental ingestion, a U.S. government study finds.Each year between 2007 and 2011, about 9,500 U.S. children […]