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Electromagnetic fields from incubators may affect baby’s heartbeat |
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Italian researchers have found
that electromagnetic fields produced by incubator motors can reduce the normal
heart rate variability in newborn babies.
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Lead in artificial grass causes concern |
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A report in the New York Times
has described how some New York and New Jersey residents fear that lead, which
is an ingredient in the green pigments used to colour some artificial grasses,
may cause adverse health effects in children who play on these synthetic
surfaces.
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Reducing dust mite exposure |
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To reduce exposure to dust mites, vacuum regularly with either a HEPA vacuum cleaner or a ducted vacuum system exhausted to the exterior of the building and place rugs, bedding, etc., in sunlight regularly. The sun's UV rays will kill the dust mites.
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Plastic chemical - concerns for babies' and children's health |
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For some time, building biologists have
been concerned about the possible adverse health effects of bisphenol A, a
chemical found in polycarbonate plastic (recycle code #7) that is used to make
products such as baby’s bottles and the lining of infant formula cans. This fear
may be well founded, as a draft report released by the U.S. National Institute
of Health’s National Toxicology Program has concluded that foetuses, babies and
children may be at risk from this chemical.
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Call for safety testing of sunscreen ingredient |
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The
U.S. based Environmental Working Group (EWG) has called for a safety review of
oxybenzone, an ingredient commonly found in sunscreens and other personal care
products including moisturizers, lip balms and lipsticks.
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