NIH could ban toxics under proposed law

Toxics and children

Chemicals found in kids' car seats

• Opinion: Unsafe baby bottles, cups
• Scientists warn of chemical-autism link

In utero

Are you exposing your child?

• Babies born toxic
• BPA may reduce sperm count

Toxics at home

Flooring, wallpaper tests uncover toxics

• 5 toxics that are everywhere
• Computers, TVs may alter thyroid function

Pesticides with your produce

Apples top 2011 'dirty dozen' list

• Should I avoid the 'dirty dozen'?

One town's story

Mossville, Louisiana: Like an 'experiment'

• New law pushed hots spots
• EPA proposes new standards for PVC plants

Toxic detectives

Gupta: What we don't know

• Environmental warrior takes on industry
• Scientist taught world to get the lead out

Toxics around us

• Pediatricians urge tougher safety laws
• Formaldehyde added to cancer list
• Study finds bisphenol A on money
• Flame retardant found in small butter sample
• BPA exposure makes girly mice
• Should you worry about burning the oil spill?
• 'Polluters pay' tax could fund cleanups
• California plans tough product safety limits
• All McNuggets not created equal
• Bill aims to boost dispersant safety

How toxic is your state?

U.S. map of 5 top pollutants

Resources

• American Council on Science and Health
• Center for Health, Environment & Justice
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Environmental Working Group
• Food and Drug Administration on BPA
• HealthyChild.org
• National Children's Study
• "Tox Town" -- National Library of Medicine