Friday, February 3, 2012

I was an almost guest on the Dr. Phil show and all I got was a lousy lead contaminated mug

June 9, 2009 by Jennifer  
Filed under Environmental Health

I was an almost guest on the Dr. Phil show. I was supposed to be a guest with Jessica Gottlieb on the Madlyn Primoff story, and how we thought it was ridiculous she was charged criminally for kicking her kids out of the car and forcing them to walk home. However, a prior segment went [...]

New round of toy recalls for lead paint – what’s a parent to do?

October 4, 2007 by Jennifer  
Filed under cpsia, Kids, Toys

That's hard to say.  It is certain that lead can cause brain damage, lowering IQs and causing developmental delays, amont other health effects.  Very high levels of lead can cause death, such as a child swallowing a lead jewelry charm (as unfortunately happened last year).  Recent health studies have demonstrated that even low blood lead levels [...]