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Amusement Park catering to Special diets Summary:I live in Indiana. Last week my son's class was part of a group that was allowed into Holiday World prior to its official opening. (Easter Seals purchases the tickets for the entire park and it is filled with special needs kids). Anyway - back to ..	Content		05/15/2008 by: Kim Howell
Mercury Exposure, Autism Linked In Study Summary: A newly-published study of Texas school district data and industrial mercury-release data, conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, shows a "statistically significant link" between pounds of industria..	Link		05/01/2008 by: shannonj
Study links autism risk to distance from power plants, other mercury-releasing sources Summary:How do mercury emissions affect pregnant mothers, the unborn and toddlers? Do the level of emissions impact autism rates? Does it matter whether a mercury-emitting source is 10 miles away from families versus 20 miles? Is the risk of autism greater f..	Link		04/26/2008 by: shannonj
Mercury leaks found as new bulbs break Summary:For the Maine study, researchers shattered 65 compact fluorescents to test air quality and cleanup methods. They found that, in many cases, immediately after the bulb was broken - and sometimes even after a cleanup was attempted - levels of mercury v..	Link		04/11/2008 by: shannonj
Is it Lead poisioning, or Autism? Summary:In light of the many toy recalls due to lead paint, Pediatrician David Berger says young children should be tested for lead. He believes that any child with a neurodevelopment disorder should be checked for heavy metal toxicity. He says this includes..	Link		02/13/2008 by: shannonj
Scientist claims test reduce autism Summary:WOMEN thinking of becoming pregnant can greatly reduce the danger of having an autistic child by undergoing toxicity tests, a Geelong scientist has claimed. Frank Parsons, of Alternative Health Sciences, said yesterday that in a world-first he had..	Link		01/21/2008 by: shannonj
Aluminum in Vaccines Summary:Now there is a new concern about aluminum in vaccines. Aluminum can be toxic in large amounts. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that toxicity can cause neurologic damage and can be harmful for those with kidney disease. The shocking thing to m..	Link		01/09/2008 by: shannonj
School studied for environmental causes of autism Summary:Teachers at a Bergen County school that serves autistic children are giving birth to an unusually high number of autistic children, a researcher said. Dr. Lawrence Rosen, medical adviser at the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncol..	Link		12/27/2007 by: shannonj
Warning: Lead Poisoning Or Autism? Summary:LEAD POISONING: Lead is a heavy metal that has very negative effects on the brain. It is particularly dangerous for young children because a developing brain is more sensitive to lead exposure than a fully developed brain. Years ago lead was the lead..	Link		12/09/2007 by: shannonj
Autism and WiFi, a detailed debunking Summary:Last week, the news arrived that a press release was claiming that a study demonstrated a link between WiFi radiation and autism. A quick evaluation of the press release and principal players involved in the study suggested that it should be taken wi..	Link		12/02/2007 by: shannonj
Autism: To Vaccinate Or Not to Vaccinate Summary:Below is another recent news broadcast on the cause of the epidemic of autism. Rick Blackburn was a board member of TAAP (The Autism Autoimmunity Project) and did a wonderful job, so take time to watch the video...	Content		12/01/2007 by: janneane7
An Ill Wind Blows into a Child's Life Summary:Most Americans remember with clarity where they were when they first heard the news of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Life-defining moments like 9/11 are those rare events that reshape society and culture, forever changing how..	Link		11/28/2007 by: shannonj
Yes, Virginia, Those Christmas Lights are Toxic! Summary:Yes, Virginia, Those Christmas Lights are Toxic! Yes, it's true. Even our Christmas lights are toxic. They contain lead. And sadly, so does every other appliance which uses a UL approved cord. Some lights actually contain lead in the solder (in ad..	Link		11/26/2007 by: shannonj
Link Between Wireless Technology and Autism Unveiled in New Scientific Report Summary: Link Between Wireless Technology and Autism Unveiled in New Scientific Report A groundbreaking scientific study warns that wireless communication technology may be responsible for accelerating the rise in autism among the world’s children. ..	Link		11/16/2007 by: shannonj
Imus' Greening the Cleaning® Retail Product Line Summary:Imus' Greening the Cleaning® Retail Product Line 5 Reasons to Switch 1. We disclose all ingredients 2. Non toxic 3. Works better 4. Used in leading hospitals, schools and businesses throughout the U.S.A. 5. 100% of..	Link		11/15/2007 by: shannonj
Biomedical Treatments for Autism in the Spotlight Summary: For years, Dan Olmsted has been writing a long and intensely researched journalistic series called "The Age of Autism." Today, he has joined forces with Generation Rescue to create a new daily webzine entitled "The Age of Autism." Olmsted, like ..	Link		11/13/2007 by: shannonj
New Worries Over Lead Summary: Our latest tests find the toxic metal in more products: Christine and Erik Johnson of Minneapolis got rid of old lead paint in their house, only to find lead was still lurking in Nora's and Coen's toys. Christine and Erik Johnson of Minneap..	Link		11/06/2007 by: shannonj
Fluorescent lightbulb disposal Summary:Fluorescent bulbs are being marketed as a great way to save electricity. However, the bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury and cannot be thrown away. Here is a few tips for cleaning up broken bulbs: What if I accidentally break a fluores..	Link		09/11/2007 by: shannonj
Under Suspicion Summary:Under suspicion Researchers now believe that autism can be caused by genes in combination with environmental triggers. The question is, what are those triggers? By Carey Goldberg, Globe Staff \| August 13, 2007 Nancy Duley wants desperately..	Link		08/14/2007 by: shannonj
Our Assumptions About What Causes Chronic Diseases Could Be Wrong Summary:Our Assumptions About What Causes Chronic Diseases Could Be Wrong By Laura Wright, OnEarth Magazine. Posted August 9, 2007. Discoveries about how chemicals and environmental toxins interact with our DNA and make us susceptible to disease could ..	Link		08/13/2007 by: shannonj
N.J. School Could Undergo Tests For Possible Autism Link Summary:PUBLIC HEALTH N.J. School Could Undergo Tests For Possible Autism Link Northvale, N.J. -- Officials and environmental experts are investigating a high incidence of autism and learning disabilities among children born to teachers a..	Link		06/20/2007 by: shannonj
Thomas the Train Recall--Lead Paint Summary:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2007 Release #07-212 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 725-4407 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Po..	Link		06/19/2007 by: shannonj
LET JUSTICE BE DONE Summary:LET JUSTICE BE DONE By F. Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP RE: How a legal case could cripple one of modern medicine's greatest achievements. [Boston Globe, June 3, 2007] This long article by Paul Offit, MD seems to have miraculously appeared ..	Link		06/15/2007 by: shannonj
Thomas Train Recall: Lead Paint Summary: Because so many children on the Autism Spectrum and typical love Thomas the Tank Engine we are passing this RECALL info on to you. http://rjk.lcb.http.akamai-trials.com/recalls_Wood_0607.html Please check your children's toys against this li..	Link		06/15/2007 by: shannonj
PORPHYRIN TESTING for Mercury Summary:PORPHYRIN TESTING NOW AVAILABLE AT GREAT PLAINS LABORATORY! Porphyrin use to determine heavy metal toxicity in autism and other disorders in which heavy metal toxicity is suspected..	Content		05/24/2007 by: shannonj
Safe Minds Summary:The Coalition for SafeMinds was founded to raise awareness, support research, change policy and focus national attention on the growing evidence of a link between mercury and neurological disorders such as autism, attention deficit disorder, language..	Link		05/17/2007 by: shannonj

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