Tag: health risks
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7 Sarcastic Reasons to Avoid Vaccinating Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: I am a firm believer in vaccination. It’s vital to state that upfront. I have faith in science and the dedicated medical professionals who tirelessly work to prevent diseases that can easily be avoided. However, there are a few anti-vaccine myths that need to be debunked. First…
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The Strange Trend of Buying Illness: A Cautionary Tale
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon a bizarre trend involving individuals who purchase lollipops intentionally contaminated with diseases, all delivered through the mail in hopes of exposing their children to ailments like chicken pox, mumps, or measles—essentially bypassing vaccinations. One recipient shared, “I just received a Pox Package in the mail—two lollipops, a wet…
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False Lashes Could Be Impacting Your Eyesight
Get Pregnant Fast Ladies, those longer lashes might not be the beauty boon you think they are. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising fact: the ideal lash length across various species, including humans and giraffes, is approximately one-third the width of the eye. This ratio serves a vital purpose—it helps…
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Are We All Compulsively Seeking the Sun?
Get Pregnant Fast The significance of sunblock is widely acknowledged these days; it’s a message that’s repeated in magazines, clinics, and parks across the nation. So why, after 30 years, do skin cancer rates continue to climb? Writer Jenna Miller delves into this perplexing question in her article for Glamour magazine, “The Alarming Reasons Behind…
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Please Don’t Suggest I Have Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast I was blindsided this time. There I was, at a cheerful optometrist’s office, learning for the first time in my 30-something years that I need glasses. Meanwhile, my well-mannered newly six-year-old was asking for help with Legos in the kiddie corner. “Is she your only child?” you asked. (Insert long, intentional pause.)…
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Anti-Vaxxer Shocked That CPS Disapproves of Her Chickenpox Gatherings
Get Pregnant Fast In yet another case highlighting the perils of the anti-vaccine movement, a Texas mother, Sarah Greene, recently faced scrutiny from Child Protective Services (CPS) after reports surfaced regarding her “chickenpox parties.” These gatherings are intended for unvaccinated children to deliberately infect one another with chickenpox. Greene, who opts out of vaccinations for…
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Avoid the Mistake I Made: Steer Clear of Tanning Beds
Get Pregnant Fast I made a pivotal decision in 2007 that changed my life. It was a simple phone call, a quick “thank you,” and a scribble of a date on a notepad. It’s astounding how swiftly I resolved to abandon something I had been doing for nearly two decades, and seriously for about 15…
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Should You Be Concerned About PFAS (aka ‘Forever Chemicals’) During Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to having a healthy pregnancy, there are plenty of dos and don’ts that often fill our minds. (Daily walks? Absolutely! Sushi? Not so much!) But what about those pesky forever chemicals, known scientifically as PFAS? These toxins, found in everything from the environment to our food supply, have been…
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FDA Prohibits Antibacterial Soaps: The Truth Behind Their Effectiveness
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that’s turning the hygiene world upside down, the FDA has declared that antibacterial soaps are not only unnecessary but may also pose health risks. Despite the common belief that these soaps are essential for keeping our family’s hands clean and germ-free, the FDA has found no scientific evidence to…