Study Sees Hazards in Baby Powder and Lotion
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Parents who want to reduce their infants' exposure to phthalates, chemicals suspected of impairing male reproductive function, should not apply baby lotions or powders -- except for medical reasons. So concludes a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
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Soft bumpers meant to prevent babies from bumping or trapping their heads against the hard bars of a crib can strangle or suffocate the infants, U.S. researchers cautioned on Tuesday.
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Researchers said home exposure to solvents, paints, cleaning products and room fresheners may increase the risk of childhood asthma.
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Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.
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Exposure at a young age to certain chemicals in household cleaning products may increase the risk of developing asthma, according to an Australian study.
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Natural Organics Inc. is recalling some bottles of children's chewable calcium because they may contain trace amounts of a milk derivative that poses a hazard for people allergic to milk. One allergic reaction has been reported.
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Chemicals given off by household products may increase the risk of childhood asthma, a new Australian study has found, prompting questions about the adequacy of existing guidelines for indoor air quality.
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NEW YORK  - A new study suggests that baby lotion, baby powder, and baby shampoo may be exposing babies to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates.
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BOSTON, Jan. 31 -- Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.
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A recent study by researchers from the Bristol University was published in the journal Thorax. The report is likely to cause an alarm among pregnant women and mothers of newly born.
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People who use large amounts of skin-numbing creams and lotions, often in conjunction with cosmetic procedures, are at risk of irregular heartbeats, seizures and even death, U.S. health officials warned on Tuesday.
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There is a connection between exposure of domestic cleaning products and wheezing in toddlers, which is an early sign of asthma, according to new research.
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Exposure to a chemical found in shampoos and hand lotions and used in industry could be harmful to humans. A new study says methylisothiazolinone (MIT) inhibited the development of certain
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By Carla Hinton, The Daily Oklahoman  Jun. 19--Years of research back up claims that phthalates in children's toys are not harmful, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. In 1998, the commission released results of a study of the chemical, diisononyl phthalate (DINP).
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A study of 14,000 children published in the journal &#39;Thorax&#39; has suggested that exposure to cleaning products while in the womb could be linked to persistent wheezing in young children.
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[Health India]: London, Dec 23 : A study of 14,000 children published in the journal &#39;Thorax&#39; has suggested that exposure to cleaning products while in the womb could be linked to persistent wheezing in young children.
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Health officials are looking closely at some worrisome research on flame retardants. A new study has found high levels of chemicals called PBDEs in mothers&#39; breast milk.