We often hear that “We’re sicker than we’ve ever been before”. But is this true? This article looks at whether there are more cases of cancer.
Tag: Health
The Anti-vaccine movement isn’t about evidence. It’s about who to trust.
Many parents are wary of vaccines due to understandable concerns about our healthcare. However, these concerns should not give parents a blank check to avoid vaccinating. This post explores why.
Ask SciMoms: Is sunscreen necessary? Is sunscreen safe?
Be prepared for the summer with a SciMoms guide to sunscreen and sun protection!
Why do kids get so many shots?
Why do kids get so many shots? Are they necessary? Are they safe? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this post.
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.
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.
