News & Activism

Autism Prevalence Now At 1 in 91 Children, 1 in 58 Boys

Earlier this month, the Maternal & Child Health Bureau of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), US Department of Health and Human Services released a study revealing that 1 in 91 children are currently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

NVIC Launches Research Fund to Study Health & Vaccination

Increased Risk for H1N1 Linked to Seasonal Flu Vaccine

An unpublished study in Canada is raising concerns about the seasonal flu vaccine and has spurred several Canadian provinces to stop administering the vaccine to populations under the age of 65. The study, lead by researchers from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and Laval University, found an increased risk of H1N1 contraction for those who had received the seasonal flu vaccine.

Commercial BusRadio Ceases Operations

Thanks to efforts by The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, and parents and activists across the nation, BusRadio, a commercial radio station to be played on school buses, has ceased operations.

Mercury-Free Flu Shots in Pregnancy - CoMeD Needs Your Help

Mothering has joined CoMeD in a lawsuit to force the Federal Government to mandate that all pregnant women not receive mercury laced flu shots, and are looking for assistance chronicling the difficulties encountered locating such shots.

Peggy O'Mara Receives Important Courage in Journalism Award

Study Reveals Mercury-Containing Hepatitis B Vaccine Causes Brain Damage

A study published last week in Neurotoxicology, the leading scientific journal in its field, discovered brain damage in newborn monkeys given the Hepatitis B vaccine containing the mercury preservative thimerosal.

Celebrate AP Month with Attachment Parenting International

This year's Attachment Parenting Month theme—Attached at the Heart Through the Years—highlights the fact that our parenting role continue throughout and beyond childhood. Moreover, it's never too late to pursue a great relationship with your child.

Take Action Against the Today Show's "Perils of Midwifery"

Choices in Childbirth, a non-profit designed to help women make informed maternity care choices, is asking you to sign a petition is opposition to the unbalanced report on homebirth featured by the Today Show on Sept 11th.

Barefoot Books Launches Kids' Kitchen Contest