There is huge news out of London that a 1998 paper establishing a link between autism and childhood vaccines was based on false data. However, this likely will not change the debate on the risks of vaccination and public health. LONDON (AP) — The first study to link a childhood vaccine to autism was based on doctored information about the children involved, according to a new … [Read more...] about Vaccine Autism Link is Fraud
Too much radiaton for your child from scans?
A new study says, "Yes." The country's gone gaga over scanning and xray technology, promoted in part by doctors who have invested in the machines themselves, as well as an orientation to scanning in all cases to avoid the one-in-a-million risk. If you're a kid though, a scan isn't always a good idea. Parents need to better understand the risk of scans, especially to the head, … [Read more...] about Too much radiaton for your child from scans?
New Bluelight iPhone app makes sure kids and young adults get home safe
Image by Getty Images via @daylife I just heard about Bluelight for iPhone via email and think it's an interesting concept because it helps moms and dads sleep more soundly knowing their kids are home and safe. The app doesn't tell parents where kids are, unless the kids don't check in in the time they themselves have allotted in the app to get from Point A to Point … [Read more...] about New Bluelight iPhone app makes sure kids and young adults get home safe
What Dads Should Know About Immunizations (Video)
DadLabs answers questions about shots and immunizations with the help of pediatrician and "Baby 411" author Dr. Ari Brown. … [Read more...] about What Dads Should Know About Immunizations (Video)
Meeting sperm donor dad won’t hurt children
I'm a little leery about statements like this based on a "majority of donors'" responses from a study involving only 78 teens. I would wish these kids well though. Searching through who you are in adolescence, or even middle age, isn't easy even if you know all the scraps of data from your past. (Reuters Life!) - The 2010 drama "The Kids Are All Right" featured two teens … [Read more...] about Meeting sperm donor dad won’t hurt children