Concussions, Sports and Children
November 30, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, Safety
New Research on Baby Products Containing Dangerous Chemicals
May 18, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues, Safety
An article from the NY Times questions the use of fame retardant carcinagens in baby products. To read about the new research click here.
Newborns Experiencing Withdrawal from Painkillers
April 11, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Prenatal Issues, Womens' Issues
Read an interesting article, published in the NY Times, about babies who are born dependent on prescription opiates. To read the article click here.
Lead & Pregnancy – Guidelines from the CDC
March 11, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, Develpmental Disability Issues, Environmental Issues, Federal Resources, Prenatal Issues, Womens' Issues
Read the report, Guidelines for the Identification & Management of Lead Exposure in Pregnant & Lactating Women, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Home Renovations and Children’s Health
March 10, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues
This article is about renovating your home safely to keep your family, especially children, protected from environmental toxins. Click here to read the article.
Beware: How Safe is That Helmet?
October 21, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues
MEETS NOCSAE STANDARDS, what does that mean? If your child plays football, or you know a child who plays football, or you care about child safety here is a must read article about helmet safety.
NOFAS Weekly Roundup-October 19, 2010
October 20, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.
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How much alcohol is safe?
Dr. Ira Chasnoff of the Children’s Research Triangle analyzes the recent study on light drinking.
Article, Dr. Ira Chasnoff, October 18, 2010
Drinking While Pregnant: Do women really need to abstain completely?
Examination of the recent study on light drinking during pregnancy.
Article, Slate, October 12, 2010
No safe drinking level in pregnancy, specialist asserts
Dr. Timothy Naimi recommends that pregnant women not change their thinking based on the recent light drinking study from the United Kingdom.
Article, The Boston Globe, October 7, 2010
Effects linger for children of women who drink during pregnancy
St. Louis University studies the long-term affects of alcohol-use during pregnancy and offers developing interventions for young people with an FASD.
Article, St. Louis Today, October 14, 2010
President Obama Signs in to law S.2781, “Rosa’s Law”
President Barack Obama recently signed in to law S. 2781, “Rosa’s Law,” which changes references from “mental retardation” to “intellectual disability”.
Statement, The White House, October 5, 2010
CDC Vital Signs – Binge Drinking
The CDC presents the latest findings and data on the dangers of binge drinking.
Article, CDC, October 2010
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
