Plastuck: Trying to Avoid Toxic Plastic
One woman’s stand against the polymer poisoning the world.
BPA linked to behaviour problems in girls.
Girls who were exposed to the industrial chemical bisphenol A while in the womb showed more behavioural problems at age three years than those whose mothers had lower BPA levels, according to a new study.
Women Rally in DC to Close Serious Gaps in Feminine Hygiene Product Regulation
On May 23, the nation’s leading environmental and women’s health advocates are gathering for a women’s health rally and lobby day in recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Day. Hosted by national women’s health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the rally on Capitol Hill will increase awareness of the need for feminine care product safety and demonstrate a grassroots show of support for federal legislation aimed at closing serious gaps in feminine hygiene regulation.
Tanning is still popular among young women despite known link to skin cancer, survey finds.
When it comes to tanning and health, young women still aren’t getting the message, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Reproductive Harm
How clean is clean? Americans have become increasingly concerned about their exposure to germs and the diseases they may cause. Advertisements tell us of new... Read More
BPA tied to behavior problems in girls.
In a new study of Cincinnati-area kids, girls exposed to higher levels of bisphenol A before birth had more behavioral problems and were more anxious and over-active than those only exposed to small amounts of the chemical.
Thank you for taking action for cosmetic safety!
Thank you for taking action and telling the Senate to ensure new cosmetic legislation puts public health first! The cosmetics industry must be required to... Read More
PCBs hit IVF pregnancy success.
PCBs, an environmental pollutant present in most humans, can significantly lower the chances of a woman conceiving via in vitro fertilization, according to new research, a finding that also may extend to women trying to conceive naturally.
Multiple childbirth ups breast cancer risk.
A new study has found that the more times a woman gives birth, the higher her risk of 'triple-negative' breast cancer, a relatively uncommon but particularly aggressive subtype of the disease.
It’s party time!
Pregnancy & newborn May 2, 2012 So you and your friends have done book club get-togethers, wine tasting shindigs and even batch cooking dinners. But... Read More
