Pediatrics

More than 90 percent of pregnant women had detectable levels of BPA from a variety of sources, according to new research

Bacterial outbreaks are traced back to nonpasteurized milk, yet proponents claim it is healthier and tastes better

Twenty-five years after the worst outbreak of pesticide poisoning in U.S. history, an agreement is announced that phases out all uses of aldicarb

Touch and emotional engagement boost early childhood development, but can children recover from neglectful environments?

It remains unclear how the pesticides from plants known as pyrethroids affect human health

A study of New York City students found that phthalate exposure was linked to behavioral problems

The Food and Drug Administration and other federal health agencies now share a growing concern about bisphenol A--and are undertaking more research

A second study links BPA measured in human urine to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease

New studies suggest that eating large amounts of soy’s estrogen-mimicking compounds might reduce fertility in women, trigger early puberty and disrupt development of fetuses and children

A new report highlights the success of worldwide vaccine and immunization programs, but cautions about continued challenges and high costs

Administrator Lisa Jackson announced investigations of BPA and phthalates, among others, as well as a push for chemical regulatory reform generally

Does the rate at which people are reproducing need to be controlled to save the environment?