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Episode 50: Children's Health

Episode 50: Children's Health

Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute

November 21, 200812m 1s

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Show Notes

Nothing is more important to parents than the health of their children, and advances in chemistry and pharmaceuticals have made it possible for children to receive the best care that science has to offer. However, chemical hazards in everyday life still pose hidden risks to children.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:33 Introduction

00:58 Element of the Week: Lithium

02:49 A Conversation with Sandra Steingraber

08:38 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Bisphenol A

11:18 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Jody Roberts and Eleanor Goldberg for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.