Reevaluating Shaken Baby Syndrome: Protecting the Innocent (Premium)
Sheila DeMare, MS For many years, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) was widely believed to be the cause of death whenever a baby showed three symptoms: brain swelling, bleeding around the brain, and retinal hemorrhages. Doctors […]
Major Discovery on the Cause of Bipolar Disorder
Sheila DeMare, Editor: I encourage anyone who has a connection with bipolar disorder to watch this video with Dr. William Walsh and Dr. Jingduan Yang. Whether a researcher, practitioner, patient, family member, or educator, you […]
What the Research Says About Taurine for Tics (Premium)
The amino acid taurine, highly concentrated in the eye, has been shown to moderately lower high blood pressure, help excrete LDL cholesterol (the bad type), and support heart muscle cells. It also plays a key […]
Review of Vagus Nerve Simulation for Treatment Resistant Epilepsy (Premium)
A December 2025 research report examines how well a medical device called a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) works for children with epilepsy who do not respond well to medication.
Climbing Toward a Toxic-Free Future with Dr. Arlene Blum
When an 80-year-old world-class mountain climber gives a talk on health, it’s a good idea to listen. I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Arlene Blum, a noted scientist and Executive Director of the […]
Navigating Vaccines: Discussion and Policy (Premium)
Vaccine policy controversy in the United States has reached a tipping point. Our organization is not in a position to stay abreast of the current (and rapidly changing) policies, studies, and opinions. When readers contact […]
Wireless Radiation and Fetal Brain Development
Adapted from a report by Environmental Health Sciences (December 5, 2025) with thanks to our Advisory Board member Marne Glaser A new study by Yale researchers (published in Cell Reports) suggests that exposure to wireless […]
Autism Research Summaries Now Free Online
For decades, the Autism Research Institute (San Diego, California) has published a paid, subscription-based quarterly summarizing new studies on autism. As a subscriber, it has been clear that articles aim to be independent, user-friendly, and […]
New Guidelines Lead to Decline in Peanut Allergies (Premium)
For many parents, a child’s peanut allergy is a constant source of vigilance and concern. Everyday situations can feel risky. School lunches, going to a restaurant, kids’ parties, visiting a friend’s home, swapping of snacks—all […]
A Behavior Breakthrough We Never Expected (Premium)
By Robby’s mom: When our son was two and a half years old, he was having problems with concentration and was very overactive, even for a toddler. He also had speech impediments. I was surprised when […]