Skip to content

Resolving parenting wars one fact at a time

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
SciMoms

SciMoms

  • Blog
    • All
    • Environment
    • Food
    • Health
    • Risk
    • SciMoms
  • Meet the Moms
    • About SciMoms
    • Who are we?
    • Funding
    • Financial Disclosures
    • Publications
  • Projects
    • All Projects
    • Comics
    • Infographics
    • SciSongs
  • COVID-19 FAQs
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: What is COVID-19?
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: How does COVID-19 spread?
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: Who is at high-risk for COVID-19?
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19?
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: Diagnostic COVID testing
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: Immunity and Herd Immunity
    • SciMoms COVID FAQs: Will a COVID vaccine be safe and effective?
    • SciMoms COVID FAQ: What you need to know about COVID variants
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute a guest post
    • Sharing Policy
  • Subscribe
Please support our work!

Tag: safety

Image of Herpes zoster vaccine box labeled "Shingrix". Box text states "Powder and suspension for suspension for injection. Herpes zoster vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted). Intramuscular use. 1 vial: powder (antigen). 1 vial: suspension (adjuvant)"

SciMoms Guide to Shingles

January 9, 2023January 11, 2023 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Shingles is a painful and potentially dangerous disease that typically affects older individuals. So why did I get it in my early 40's? Here, we outline shingles, what causes the disease, the vaccine that prevents it, and why it sucks.

Tagged COVID-19, Health, Risk, safety, Shingles, vaccines
Head injuries written on a chalkboard, with a whistle hanging on the side

Kids, concussions, and head injuries: sports safety for kids

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by SciMoms, posted in Health, Risk

What are the risks of head injuries and concussions in kids? What sports have the highest risks of injuries? What can parents do to decrease the risks of injuries in kids?

Tagged children, injury, Risk, safety, sports

Ask SciMoms: At what age is it safe to use deodorants?

March 10, 2022April 13, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

This post explores deodorant safety and the age at which children can use deodorants.

Tagged aluminum, antiperspirant, Ask SciMoms, deodorant, deodorants, FDA, Health, Risk, safety
talcum powder

Ask SciMoms: Should I use talcum or baby powder?

May 20, 2020May 25, 2020 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.

Tagged baby powder, cancer, Risk, safety, talcum powder
5 common e-cigarettes

Introduction to E-Cigarettes

December 2, 2019March 2, 2021 by Guest Post, posted in Health

In this introduction to e-cigarettes, we answer questions about vaping, who uses e-cigarettes, the chemicals in e-cigarettes, and potential risks.

Tagged children, e-cigarettes, Health, healthy choices, Risk, safety, vaping

Ask SciMoms: can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

November 17, 2019April 30, 2021 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Is it safe to drink coffee while breastfeeding? If so, how much coffee can you drink? This post explores these questions.

Tagged breastfeeding, caffeine, drinks, Risk, safety
bottles of colored sports drinks

Ask SciMoms: Are sports drinks safe for kids?

October 20, 2019April 30, 2021 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Food

This post explores whether sports drinks are safe for kids. It also examines the safety of food dyes.

Tagged additives, drinks, food coloring, food safety, safety, sports drinks
Orange hued sunset scene of a cornfield.

The Social Consequences of the GMO Debate

August 16, 2019April 27, 2021 by SciMoms, posted in Food

"GMOs" have become a stand-in for some very real concerns, but fear, anger, and distrust over "GMOs" distract us from these deeper questions.

Tagged agriculture, developing nations, diet, Environment, Food, food labels, GMOs, green, safety, sustainability
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, 2019December 4, 2022 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.

Tagged chickenpox, children, flu, Health, Risk, safety, vaccines

A Guide to Washing Produce

July 22, 2019February 25, 2021 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.

Tagged bacteria, Food, food mantras, food safety, pathogens, Risk, safety

Posts navigation

Older posts

All text, graphics, and images on this site are Copyright © 2021 SciMoms, All rights reserved, unless otherwise stated. View our Sharing Policy.

SciMoms Updates
Be the first to see our latest content!
We respect your privacy.
 

Loading Comments...