Home and Family Resources
- Home & Family
- December 15, 2010
Have you ever heard of brominated vegetable oil or BVO? It’s a flame retardant chemical that’s also used to stabilize flavor in beverages. There’s a controversy regarding its safety. Some research suggests that it may be harmful to us, since it can build up over time in our bodies. BVO is banned in Europe, but here in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration does allow it as an additive in beverages, as long as the level of concentration is no more than 15 parts per million.
READ MOREPediatrician Dr. Nancy Swigonski shares why bullying by athletic coaches is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. A study showed that about 45% of kids were called names or insulted by their coaches while playing. But Dr. Swigonski says some parents and physicians aren’t clear on the best way to handle this issue with the school.
READ MORECheck out the latest episode of “The Michael Harrison Wrap” featuring an interview with Claire Carter, Founder of Good for You Radio, discussing the latest on our electric grid and what is being done to protect it.
READ MOREBrian and Chandra Davis live in Tennessee, but shortly after 9/11 they left the safety of their home to go to New York and volunteer to help with the cleanup. Now they are in need of medical help after being exposed to toxins that affected those working at the site, including an estimated 100,000 volunteers.
READ MOREOn making a difference in people's lives by helping them achieve extreme weight loss, often through talking them through deep-rooted emotional issues, Chris Powell says "I think we all have a desire to feel significant in the world… It's not about me doing nice things for other people. I get something out of this, and
READ MOREAccording to this article, the best way to childproof a home is to get down on the floor and crawl around so you can see your home through a toddler's eyes. Another important thing to note is that childproofing has changed in recent years, both in the products available and in the household dangers parents
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