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Are We Worried About Missing Out On Beneficial Bacteria If We Don’t Buy Organic Apples?

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Kavin Senapathy, posted in Are We Worried, Food, Health

In this installment of "Are We Worried," we look at news stories reporting that organic apples offer far more diverse gut bacteria than conventionally-grown apples.

Cream colored teddy bear sitting on a medical exam table with sterile bandages and other medical supplies, with a bandaid on its chest and wearing a paper mask.

Why do kids get so many shots?

July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Why do kids get so many shots? Are they necessary? Are they safe? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this post.

A Guide to Washing Produce

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food, Health, Risk

This post focuses on the importance of washing produce, recommended methods to wash fruits and vegetables, the safety of food wax, and whether cleaning solutions are needed to wash fruits and vegetables.

Is Caffeine Safe For Children?

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food, Risk

Is caffeine safe for children? Does it stunt growth? How much is safe? Learn more in this post.

Sepia tone image of a child's leg in a cast up to the mid thigh, with a single sneaker in the background. Text overlaid on the image says: I went on vacation and all I got was this stupid cast.

(Don’t) Jump Around: A Look at Trampoline Safety

June 30, 2019July 1, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Risk

Several years ago, my youngest broke his leg at a trampoline park while we were on vacation visiting my parents. In the urgent care center across the street, the nurses informed me that such accidents were frequent, with toddlers coming in multiple times a week with broken legs. Given their popularity and the risk associated with … Continue reading (Don’t) Jump Around: A Look at Trampoline Safety

From scared mom to science mom

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in SciMoms

This post outlines Alison's journey from being a mom who worried about toxins in foods and household products, to a mom who was much more comfortable doing groceries and shopping.

Are We Worried About Our Kids Growing Horns?

June 21, 2019August 4, 2019 by Kavin Senapathy, posted in Are We Worried

In this first installment of "Are We Worried," we talk about how we decided whether or not we're worried about the skull horn study making the rounds.

Ask SciMoms: Are there more cases of autism now?

June 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by SciMoms, posted in Health

In this post, we explore whether there are actually more cases of autism.

Juice Plus+ vitamins: nutrition in a pill?

Is Juice Plus+ really as good as eating fruits and vegetables?

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 by Guest Post, posted in Health

Americans spend a lot of money on vitamins. Is that really necessary? We examine one popular product in this post, and provide information about healthy eating.

Do Turmeric Supplements or Curcumin Supplements Work?

June 3, 2019June 2, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Do curcumin supplements work? Do turmeric supplements work? Do they help prevent cancer? Do they help with joint pain?