Consumer reports warns on mercury in canned tuna.
Pregnant women and children have long been warned that they should be wary of eating certain kinds of seafood because of the risk of mercury contamination. It's a real threat -- mercury is a neurotoxin, and exposure in-utero at high levels can damage a...
One dioxin exposure in the womb affects female fertility in mice for generations.
A study with mice finds the reproductive health effects of dioxin last for generations, reducing fertility and increasing the chances of premature delivery.
What implication has Bisphenol A for Botswana babies?
It is disturbing that while some US companies have banned Bisphenol A at home, they continue to sell products containing it in other unsuspecting countries. Africa frequently finds itself the dumping ground.
U.S. cautious on breast milk sharing as trend grows.
U.S. health officials are cautioning new parents about sharing breast milk as a growing number of women are using social networking and other websites to share their milk instead of turning to infant formula.
