Weeding out toxic toys
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The website HealthyToys.org provides parents and gift-givers a much-needed resource to help weed out the toys that contain high levels of lead, arsenic, mercury, PVC plastic, and other chemicals.
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Don&#39;t rip out the carpeting. Or buy a humidifier. Or get rid of the cat. Not, at least, until your allergist or pediatrician tells you such steps might alleviate sniffling
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Holiday shoppers may worry about whether the toys they buy contain lead, but some scientists are urging consumers to focus on the thousands of chemicals in everyday household items.
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Too busy to sell your junk online? A growing crop of companies will do it for you -- for a healthy cut
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Here's a safety tip from your government: Trash those unwanted prescription drugs with kitty litter or coffee grounds to keep them from falling into the wrong hands &#151; and mouths.
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NEW YORK  - The case of a child who  suffered lead poisoning after swallowing a toy pendant should  serve as a warning that the toxic metal can be present in  unsuspected sources, according to Oregon health officials.
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By Dave Gustafson, The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.  Sep. 22--When a child gets into the chemicals stored beneath the sink or a hazardous materials tank leaks in a neighborhood, there is always someone like V.
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By Mary Hopkin, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Sep.
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Lead paint caused the toy recalls; investors could profit from a switch to a non-toxic alternative.
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By Josh Rabe, The Daily Oklahoman  Dec. 9--ALTUS -- State agriculture officials helped collect more than 62,000 pounds of pesticides this week in an effort to get rid of old, unwanted chemicals.
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Tips for consumers who want to avoid buying products made by child laborers.
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By Pickett, Tim; Sonstegard, Jill; Bonkoski, Bill  Biologically treating scrubber wastewater can be an attractive alternative to physical-chemical treatment.
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(HealthDayNews) -- As we prepare to rid our homes of the post-holiday crud left by relatives and friends, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency warns of the risks of using common household cleaning products around young children and pets.
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Your own patch of greenery may be your haven, but what you put in it could be harmful to the environment
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Looking for a way to separate the keepers from the duds? Look no further.
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Â· Trade group urges ban for chemical additivesÂ· Anger over burden on parents to check labels
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By Nicole C. Wong, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Mar.