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Ask SciMoms: Should I use talcum or baby powder?

December 25, 2018February 2, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health, Risk

This post reviews the risk of talcum powder use, and provides statements from medical groups on the safety of this material.

Ask SciMoms: How do you treat head lice?

July 17, 2018December 11, 2018 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

This post outlines safe, effective options for lice removal.

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Why do kids get so many shots?

June 24, 2018January 25, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

I’m an ardent believer in the relative safety and efficacy of vaccines, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy having to take my kid to the doctor for shots. I’m relieved that my child is now in school and the bulk of vaccinations are behind us. When he was an infant, we carefully timed his feedings … Continue reading Why do kids get so many shots?

Ask SciMoms: Are there more cases of autism?

June 18, 2018March 31, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

By Alison Bernstein and Layla Katiraee We were recently asked if there are more autistic children today than in the past. This is a common question, as the claimed increase in the prevalence of autism is used to scare us about many products in our environment, ranging from WiFi to pesticides. In this post, we … Continue reading Ask SciMoms: Are there more cases of autism?

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Safe Teething Remedies

June 5, 2018May 7, 2019 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Health

Some teething remedies are not safe. Learn which are best, and which should be avoided, including homeopathic teething remedies and amber necklaces.

IUDs are a great birth control option. Why aren’t they more common?

April 11, 2018April 11, 2019 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Health

There are many birth control options. This post describes what an IUD is, how they work, and some reasons they might not be as widely used as they could be.

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SciMoms Chats: Pfizer closes neuroscience division

January 13, 2018October 18, 2018 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

SciMoms chats are a series of articles based on our everyday conversations. Today, the SciMoms discussed the continuing trend of pharmaceutical companies closing their neuroscience divisions. Alison is a neuroscientist who studies the role of epigenetics in Parkinson’s disease. Layla is a molecular geneticist who works in the biotech sector. The original conversation has been edited … Continue reading SciMoms Chats: Pfizer closes neuroscience division

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SciMoms Chats: Placebos and Compassion

December 14, 2017February 2, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

SciMoms Chats are a series of articles based on our SciMoms chat. Yesterday, we discussed placebos after reading a new study about the efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief in cancer patients. The original conversation has been edited for clarity and references added where needed. Alison: This study is interesting: (Acupuncture in cancer study reignites … Continue reading SciMoms Chats: Placebos and Compassion