Demand for fair trade goods is increasing, according to a new study sponsored by Alter Eco Fair Trade. In fact, awareness and demand have grown by such leaps and bounds that retailers are having a hard time supplying consumers with enough fair trade goods. More than 70 percent of participants in the study, which was conducted in collaboration with researchers from six U.S. universities, were familiar with the concept of fair trade and noted that lack of availability is one of the biggest hurdles for consumers when trying to purchase fair trade. The study also included the following statistics. more

Manufacturers pediatric cold medicine will add a new label warning parents not to use the products for children under age 4, reported the New York Times. Certain antihistamine products will also carry a new label warning against use for making a child sleep. On October 2, the FDA held a public meeting on pediatric over-the-counter cough and cold medications. The agency is exploring expanding a ban of such for children under age 6. So what are parents of sick children to do? Check out our story on safe remedies for sick tots. And take aim at prevention with these tips for kids ages 2 and up.

According to the latest research from Cornell, wild blueberries are top-of-the-list when it comes to antioxidants (you know, those super healthy compounds that boost immunity and keep skin young by fighting cell-damaging free radicals). Among the 25 fruits tested, wild blueberries beat out pomegranates, blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries—as well as cultivated blueberries—in ORAC scores (antioxidants). Note: Researchers did NOT evaluate proclaimed superfruits goji, acai, and noni. Look for wild blueberries in the frozen section of your natural products store. For breakfast or a tasty afternoon snack, I like to thaw a half cup or so (just let sit in warm water from your tap for a few minutes) and top with yogurt and granola. They’re so delicious antioxidant scores hardly matter—but it’s a nice bonus!