In this post, we explore whether there are actually more cases of autism.
Category: Health
Is Juice Plus+ really as good as eating fruits and vegetables?
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?
Do curcumin supplements work? Do turmeric supplements work? Do they help prevent cancer? Do they help with joint pain?
What The History of “Healthy” Food Teaches Us About Mom-Shaming
We all say that we're opposed to "mom-shaming". But we still make snap judgments about the choices we see other parents making. This post explores why.
HPV and the HPV Vaccine
In this post, we’ll review the science about HPV, recommendations about this vaccination, the controversies, and my personal plans on vaccinating my family.
Why doesn’t the UK vaccinate against chickenpox?
Some countries do not include the chickenpox vaccine in their schedule. This post explores why.
Ask SciMoms: Is arsenic in rice harmful?
Is arsenic in rice safe? Does it cause cancer? Is rice cereal safe for children? These questions are explored in this post.
Ask SciMoms: Where does the vaccine schedule come from?
This post explores the CDC vaccine schedule or CDC immunization schedule. It also outlines problems with the Sears vaccination schedule or alternate vaccine schedule.
Is Breastfeeding Really Best and Is Formula Harmful?
New moms are told that breast is best. But how important is breastfeeding when looking at real world outcomes?
Introduction to GMOs
Surveys show most consumers don't know much about GMOs. In this post, we review key terms and common myths about GMOs.
