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Back in August 2008, we presented an article called Uncovering the Truth About Toy Safety, in which we explained the challenges parents face when selecting safe toys for their children. Ironically, at the same time, the United States Congress was also at work on this issue in reaction to widespread product recalls on toys imported from China, mostly due to instances of lead-based paint. That same month, President George W. Bush signed what would be called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act into law, which …

By: Paul
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Several weeks ago I ran a post about the dangers of cell phones, especially in terms of the use of them by children. Ironically, about ten days later, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute released a study essentially confirming some of the international science I had referenced in my post. Six days later, Larry King featured the issue on his show, interviewing a panel of experts about some of the findings and recommendations revealed in the University of Pittsburgh study. It seems like finally this issue …

The bottom line is, we need to use discretion and common sense when determining what is right for us and our family. Given the current scientific findings about mobile phones, we should use them in moderation until we positively know the health risks. And if we can’t limit the use of cell phones, there are several things we can do right now to mitigate the possible risks.