children’s health

‘Ubiquitous’ flame retardants are linked to higher heart disease risks, major review finds

People with higher exposure had about a 25% higher risk of cardiovascular disease

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A flame retardant label on a couch

Flame-retardant chemicals widely used in sofas, mattresses, electronics, textiles, and other products are increasingly linked to cardiovascular disease risk and other serious health problems, according to a sweeping scientific review.

Most U.S. infant formulas contain mainly added sugars, posing a serious risk to babies’ health

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Most infant formulas in the U.S. contain added sugars that can harm early development, new research shows. Babies may come upwards of 60 grams of added sugars — the equivalent of two soft drinks per day — if they are entirely formula-fed.