http://www.healthychildrensf.org en-us neil.gendel@consumer-action.org Copyright 2008 2008-09-04T15:24:35Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17806 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/groups_tests_of_bisphenol_a_conflict_with_fdas_findings_that_its_harmless The National Toxicology Program report expressed concern that the chemical could affect development of the prostate gland and brain, with possible behavioral effects for fetuses, infants and children. Milwaukee Journal Sentinal 9.4.8 news headlines 2008-09-04T14:24:35Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17805 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/the_chemistry_of_beauty What’s in all those beauty products? The truth isn’t pretty. news headlines 2008-09-04T14:22:24Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17804 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/toddlers_absorb_more_toxic_chemicals_than_mothers In a world permeated with chemicals, toddlers' penchant for crawling on floors, chewing on assorted objects and touching everything within reach expose their bodies to a disproportionate amount of toxic pollutants. Oakland Tribune, CA. Sept. 4, 2008. news headlines 2008-09-04T14:19:58Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17768 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/exposure_to_lead_speeds_aging_by_up_to_six_years Millions of people will grow old faster than they should because of past exposures to lead in petrol, a startling series of studies indicates. London Independent, England news headlines 2008-09-02T15:02:13Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17767 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/women_warned_not_to_wear_perfume_during_pregnancy Pregnant women have been advised to avoid using perfumes or scented body creams after research suggested the products can cause unborn boys to suffer infertility or cancer in later life. Edinburgh Scotsman, Scotland. news headlines 2008-09-02T14:58:26Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17666 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/beauty_without_toxins Concerns about exposure to the unregulated chemicals in cosmetics led a Minnetrista woman to clean out her shelves and clean up her life. Minneapolis Tribune, Minnisota news headlines 2008-08-25T15:12:06Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17665 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/cleaning_house An inspection uncovers an array of chemical toxins in every room — but you can get rid of them. Buffalo News, New York news headlines 2008-08-25T15:04:14Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17638 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/triclosan_the_bacteria_zapping_chemical_in_consumer_products_is_a_pesticide You can buy "antibacterial" versions of plenty of products, all imbued with triclosan, the chemical that provides the bacteria-killing muscle. Classified as a pesticide, triclosan kills good and bad bacteria indiscriminately. That's just one of several concerns and controversies surrounding the man-made chemical. Oregonian. August 20, 2008 [not sure link works] news headlines 2008-08-22T14:42:42Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17573 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/progress_against_toxins_in_toys_takes_small_steps When a nationwide ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals in soft plastic toys and cosmetics takes effect early next year, it will mark an important turning point in efforts to remove toxic compounds from consumer products. Chicago Tribute news headlines 2008-08-18T17:03:24Z http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/17479 http://www.healthychildrensf.org/index.php/hcop/articles/industry_fights_effort_to_ban_baby_product_chemical State officials and scientists are criticizing a chemical-industry campaign, saying its ads are misleading and designed to scare consumers into keeping products that could harm children on the market. Orange County Register, California news headlines 2008-08-11T14:24:24Z