Most children have acute hearing from the time they are born; however, 2 to 3 in every 1,000 children in the United States are born with hearing problems, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Since the...
From baby bottles to water bottles, our world is filled with food and drink encased in potentially harmful plastics. Not all plastic bottles are created equal--the worst offenders are polycarbonate, PVC and styrene. Avoid these plastics by...
Methylmercury is a metal found in nearly all fish in lakes, rivers and oceans, reports the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Health (OEHHA) advisories are issued in certain areas where the risk for mercury exposure is greatest....
Tuna is a nutrient-rich, low-fat source of protein and a standard part of the typical American diet. The fish also contains significant levels of mercury, a heavy metal that has devastating health consequences for children who are exposed to it....
Glioma is a kind of brain tumor that occurs in specialized cells called glial cells located in the central nervous system that are supposed to protect the nerve cells normally. In this video learn more about this cancer and how to prevent and...
