Two studies show Tylenol linked to increased Asthma risk (8/13/10) and to allergies and eczema – Previously other research has also tied Paracetamol (brand of Acetominophin sold overseas) to asthma

Bounce Houses found to contain high amounts of LEAD in the vinyl (8/11/10) - if your child must play in a bounce house, make sure they wash their hands after (not just use antibacterial gel).  But unfortunately, it’s likely that the lead is in the air as well.:(

Medicine using fecal transplantation to cure people of GI infections (7/12/10)

Combination MMR-V (measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox) vaccine found to be associated with a much higher risk of febrile seizures than just giving them in two separate shots (6/28/10) – Avoid this combination vaccine!

WHO scandal regarding H1N1 “pandemic” – Advisors received kickbacks from H1N1 vaccine manufacturers

Probiotics beneficial for premies – premature babies given probiotics gained more weight than those not given probiotics.

Organic Mattresses – I was quoted in this article in the Detroit Examiner about toxins in mattresses

Antipsychotics increase blood sugar and lipids – children on antipsychotics should routinely have their blood sugar and lipids monitored, but less than 1/3 of kids are getting tested. (my recommendation: If abnormal sugar or lipid levels are seen, the antipsychotic should be discontinued!)

Chemicals in beauty products tied to early puberty in girls – links phenols, phthalates and phytoestrogens (which are all endocrine disruptors) to early breast development, early puberty, and increased healthy problems

EPA labels Bisphenoyl A (BPA) as a chemical of concern

Rotovirus vaccine (Rotarix) found to be contaminated with a Pig Virus – FDA “asks” doctors to use the other rotovirus vaccine instead.  They say the pig virus is not dangerous – how do they know?  How do they know that it won’t recombine with the live rotavirus in the vaccine to form a novel Swine gastro flu?

Vitamin D can prevent the flu and asthma attacks

Nutrisweet changing it’s name to AminoSweet – don’t be fooled!

High Fructose Corn Syrup Removed from School Lunch Chocolate Milk

232 chemicals and polutants found in umbilical cord blood

Why doctors should practice lifestyle medicine

Flu vaccines given to kids with asthma found to TRIPLE their likelihood of hospitalization! – research presented by the American Thoracic Society

Probiotics Effect on Cold and Influenza-like symptom incidence – probiotics shown to help prevent and limit duration of colds

American Academy of Pediatrics statement on Vitamin D

February 2009 – “Accidental” contamination of flu vaccine with live bird flu virus

Most type 2 diabetes can be prevented in childhood

Do cholesterol drugs do any good?