- Child medicine additive concern
Medicines for babies and young children frequently contain additives banned from foods and drinks aimed at under-threes, research shows.
- Popular baby bottles may be dangerous
A preliminary study in the US has shown that a chemical, Bisphenol A (or BPA), used in the manufacturing of popular brands of baby bottles might cause developmental, neural and reproductive harm when ingested. However, the spokesperson representing the manufacturers have come out to say that there is still no conclusive evidence to link the chemical with any harm. We’ll have to wait and see what results further studies will yield.
- Heart defects develop in fetal cell
Australian scientists have discovered that heart defects develop even before the heart is actually formed. Congenital heart defects are the number one cause of death in children below one.
- Fitness program aimed at preschoolers
South Australia plans to roll-out a fitness program for children under five to combat the rising obesity levels in the state. What’s scary is that data has shown that up to 20 per cent of all four-year-olds in South Australia are either overweight or obese. And up to 70 per cent of children under 12 eat junk food nearly every day. Well, in Singapore, the schools have the TAF (or Trim and Fit) program to help overweight children lose some weight.
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