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NBC Chicago reported yesterday on possible health risks related to skinny jeans.

Meralgia paresthetica, or “tingling thigh syndrome”, can cause pain and numbness in thights and is often brought about by constant pressue on a sensory nerve in your thigh.  According to the story, the condition is common among construction workers, police officers, pregnant women, obese people and apparently also fashionistas.

The AP is reporting that the Chicago City Council voted today to ban the sale of  baby bottles and sippy cups containing BPA in Chicago.  This is very good for babies.

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced its findings yesterday that greenhouse gases are, in fact, harmful to public health.  The EPA announcement linked greenhouse gas emissions to climate change and climate change to … Read the rest of this entry »