Warning in the works on infant slingsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe concern is that infants can suffocate in the carriers, and at least a few have.
President Barack Obama marked International Women's DayTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:22PMDan Robinson In an event at the White House on Monday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle marked International Women's Day. The president and first lady were joined by Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, as they noted the progress women have made in the United States and around the world as well as the obstacles that continue to stand in their way ...
Govt to warn on baby slings because of deathsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMWASHINGTON (AP) - The government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings - those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents strap around their chests to give the little ones a cuddle on the move.
Buried alive: Half of Earth's life may lie below land, seaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:11PMWhile astronomers scour the skies for signs of life in outer space, biologists are exploring an enormous living world buried below the surface of the Earth.
Brain Waves Aid Study of Language ImpairmentTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:10PM(PhysOrg.com) -- By looking at how the brain responds to different aspects of grammar, specifically nouns and verbs, researchers at the UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders are hoping to provide a better understanding of the nature of language disorders in children.
Bacon Product RecallTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:06PMWASHINGTON, March 8, 2010 - Nestlé is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat bacon base product that may be contaminated
Safety seats checked, replaced at Berwyn Fire DepartmentTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:48PMClare Pfotenhauer of the Illinois State Police has been teaching parents how to strap infants and toddlers into car safety seats since 1998.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTSTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:58AMBelow are releases on studies appearing in the April issue of Pediatrics , the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
D-M getting ready for air showTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44AMTUCSON - Aviation enthusiasts and spectators are invited to attend the Aerospace and Arizona Days air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base March 20-21. Gates will open at 8 a.m.
Doctors using stem cells to treat spinal injuriesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42AMEvery year 12,000 people are told they'll never walk again after an accident, but what if one injection of stem cells could pump new movement and new hope into a paralyzed body? A scientist who's spent the past decade in the lab looking for a cure says a new treatment is within reach.
Study finds that low-income women living in small cities have higher chance of obesityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42AMA recent Kansas State University study found that the availability of supermarkets -- rather than the lack of them --increased the risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities. This suggests that policies to increase healthful eating behaviors might need to be tailored based on geographic location.
Baby leave is not a women's issueTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:34AMChildcare should be shared, but we focus on mothers while men remain absent.
Around AllenTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:33AMWith warmer weather just around the corner, The Village at Allen is pleased to announce the expansion of its fitness options with the addition of Transformation Boot Camp. This program, along with the shopping center's other wellness-related options, StrollerFit and hike/bike trails, is a unique way to enjoy the outdoors and meet fitness goals in a fun, challenging and rewarding environment.
BC Psychologist Named 2010 Sloan Research FellowTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:14AMSara Cordes, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College, is among 118 outstanding early career scientists, mathematicians, and economists to be named Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows for 2010, the Sloan Foundation has announced. The Sloan fellowship is a highly competitive award, with winners at 56 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada who are conducting research ...
Morocco expels NZersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:03AMA Dunedin man is hoping 33 children will not suffer as a result of the Moroccan authorities' decision to expel his son, daughter-in-law and about 16 other foreign nationals who worked for the Village of Hope in the North African country. read more
Prosecutors Say Former Police Officer ConfessedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:33PMBoise, Idaho -- Stephen Young was arraigned in Ada County court Monday, charged with four counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 16. Ada County Prosecutors say the former Boise Police Officer allegedly
Never a dull moment as 'the sub'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14PMSubstitute teaching was something I had not done since graduate school way back in 1986, and when I ...
In Haiti, Quake's Orphans Long For A HomeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:12PMUNICEF estimates that more than 20,000 children lost their parents in the Jan. 12 quake and its aftermath. Relatives or neighbors are caring for many of these children. Others, such as a group of boys in a Port-au-Prince park, are fending for themselves.
Women of the worldMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMWomen of different backgrounds came together in unity Monday to celebrate International Women’s Day
MSPP Continues Commitment to the Mental Health of VeteransMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:13PMConference Series to Focus on the Individual Soldier, the Children of Soldiers and the Impact on Families BOSTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) has made a strong, ongoing commitment to meet the mental health needs of veterans and their families through many programs including a Yellow Ribbon Program campaign, assisted by Co-Chairman ...
1,22,422 children died in Madhya Pradesh in 4 yearsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:38PMBhopal, Mar 8 : The Madhya Pradesh government today admitted in the Assembly that 1,22,422 children died of various ailments in the state over the past four years.
Alert: Bacon Base Product RecallMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMOHIO FIRM RECALLS READY-TO-EAT BACON BASE PRODUCT DUE TO POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Turning 18: pathways and plansMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:05PMCreator: Nina Gee Creator: Janet Taylor The longitudinal Life Chances Study has followed some 140 young people from diverse backgrounds since they were infants. This report documents the altest stage of the project. Social Policy
Poll Reveals Sleep Differences Among Ethnic GroupsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:16PMNational Sleep Foundation's Annual Sleep in America poll explores sleep issues among Asians, African-Americans, Hispanics and whitesThe 2010 Sleep in America poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reveals significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanics and Whites.
Soldier honored at Billings serviceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:13PMA memorial service held Saturday afternoon in Billings for U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremiah Wittman showed the different sides of the fallen soldier.
More parents bring their infants to happy hourMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:08PMFor many parents, toting their tots to happy hour is a way to have some 'me' time without ditching the baby.
$890 million in Washington state tax hikes get Senate OKMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMOLYMPIA — The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases Sunday, including the first hike in the state's share of the sales tax since 1983.
Former Boise officer faces molestation chargesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:37AMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 12:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a recently retired Boise police officer with five counts of lewd conduct with a child.
Self-OwnershipMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:32AMBy no process of the mind can the owner of the slave cause the slave to flex a single muscle. The only process open to the slave owner is to impose force or the threat of force.
Irregular heartbeat may cause cot deathMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52AMFrench scientists claim some babies could have fault in regulation of heartbeat that makes it slow down and stop French scientists are claiming to have identified an anomaly in the hearts of victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) that could pinpoint newborn babies at risk with a simple blood test. The research team at the University of Strasbourg believes so-called cot death babies have ...
Rocking cradle for abandoned kidsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41AMAfter a series of incidents of abandoned new-borns being found here, the district administration has finally decided to implement the 'Palna cradle scheme' that has already been implemented in Amritsar and Bathinda in 2007.
Local briefsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:27AMJoseph E. Myers of Point Pleasant has joined Amper, Politziner & Mattia, Certified Public Accountants, Wall, as director in the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring group.
Taiwan faces a decreasing number of femalesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:00AMTAIWAN: The infant gender ratio in Taiwan persists at a high point of 110 boys to 100 girls, despite improvements over the past two years, and is currently ranked No.3 in the world, with India and China being the No. 1 and No.2, respectively, said the Foundation for Women's Rights Promotion and Development of Taiwan, local media reported on March 6.
The lonely pain of lost pregnancySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:01AMAs Julie Henderson and her husband were buying their new station wagon, she nearly told the salesman about her pregnancy. A home test had come back positive just a few days earlier. Even before they g...
Changes at nutrition programSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMTRENTON -- Last week's change in the local administration of the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program will not affect recipients but could result in job losses for some employees, a city official said.
Charity urges 5% tobacco tax riseFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:33PMA 5% rise in tobacco tax would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs, an anti-smoking charity says.
Call for 5% rise in tobacco taxFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17PMAn anti-smoking charity has called for a 5% increase on tobacco tax, saying it would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs.
Spring exchange sale coming up March 11-13 in ChathamFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:37PMCHATHAM — Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold its Children’s Spring Exchange Sale Thursday through Saturday, March 11, 12, and 13.
Anti-smoking group urges 5pc rise on tobacco taxFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:11PMAn anti-smoking charity has called for a five per cent increase on tobacco tax, saying it would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs.
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in LifeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:03PMFRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- The benefits of breast-feeding for infants are numerous and well-known, but researchers are finding more and more that breast-feeding can be a boon to mom's health as well.
Police searching for man who fired shots into carFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:54PMLake Charles Police are searching for a man who reportedly fired shots into a vehicle just before noon on Friday. The car had three people, including two infants, inside.
FDA recalls products with possible salmonella contaminationFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:44PMThe Food and Drug Administration issued a recall of food products containing the flavoring additive hydrolyzed vegetable protein, citing evidence of salmonella contamination.
MP calls for 'super school' voices to be heardFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:28AMAn MP is calling for residents' voices to be heard over plans to build a 'super school' on the site of a performing arts venue. (05/03/2010 10:17:57)
Education briefsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMBOONE GROVEKindergarten roundup: Boone Grove Elementary School will have kindergarten roundup at 6 p.m. Thursday for children who will attend kindergarten in August.Enter through the front entrance.The child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible for school this fall.Parents should bring a copy of the child's birth certificate, a copy of the child's shot records, and two ...