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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
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Ikea recalls half a million roller blinds for child strangulation risk
Ikea has announced a recall of about 533,000 roller blinds in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Majority of U.S. parents wary of H1N1 vaccine
WASHINGTON - Nearly two-thirds of U.S. parents say they will hold off having their children vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu or will not get them immunized at all, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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CDC chief says his kids will get swine flu vaccine
Parents who may be concerned about getting their children vaccinated with the swine flu vaccine shouldn't be.
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Daycare may not shield kids from asthma, allergies
Early daycare, so the story goes, exposes kids to more germs and illnesses at an early age, thereby protecting them from asthma and allergies later on.
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Smokers' cars loaded with nicotine
Passengers riding in the cars of smokers are exposed to nicotine levels nearly twice those found in restaurants and bars that permit smoking, a new study suggests.
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