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Archive - May 4, 2009

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Younger children exposed to content intended for adults in TV and movies may become sexually active earlier in life

Mon, 2009-05-04 23:05 — earnie

Early onset of sexual activity among teens may relate to the amount of adult content children were exposed to during their childhood, according to a new study released by Children's Hospital Boston.

Cigarette smoke exposure may lower levels of antioxidants in kids

Mon, 2009-05-04 23:05 — earnie

Children exposed to cigarette smoke have lower levels of antioxidants, which help the body defend itself against many biological stresses.

Kids with high blood pressure more likely to have learning/attention problems

Mon, 2009-05-04 23:05 — earnie

Children who have high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children who are not hypertensive.
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Iron deficiency in womb may delay auditory nervous system in preemies

Mon, 2009-05-04 23:05 — earnie

Iron plays a large role in brain development in the womb, and new University of Rochester Medical Center research shows an iron deficiency may delay the development of auditory nervous system in preem
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Childhood vaccination in 21st century faces multiple challenges that threaten success

Mon, 2009-05-04 23:05 — earnie

"Childhood vaccination represents one of the most successful public health interventions ever," write Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P., of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and Samir S.
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Recall of Product Containing In-Shell Pistachios Due To Possible Health Risk (April 30)

Mon, 2009-05-04 18:05 — earnie

The Wisconsin Cheeseman of Sun Prairie, WI is conducting a voluntary recall of the product listed below.
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Sugar Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in The Farmers Market Butter and Garlic Crouton Products (May 1)

Mon, 2009-05-04 14:05 — earnie

The Farmers Market Butter and Garlic croutons were distributed to Giant Eagle stores located in the Northeastern United States.

Sheridan Fruit Company Recalls Bulk and Packaged Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk (May 1)

Mon, 2009-05-04 11:05 — earnie

Sheridan Fruit Company of Portland, Oregon is recalling 12 oz.
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Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Hydroxycut-Branded Products (May 1)

Mon, 2009-05-04 08:05 — earnie

Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. of Blasdell, New York and Ontario, Canada announced that it is voluntarily recalling Hydroxycut branded products sold in the United States.

Variety of food or lack of puts autistic kids at risk for poor nutrition

Mon, 2009-05-04 05:05 — earnie

The strong preference kids with autism have for certain foods places them at risk for nutritional deficiencies because their diets lack sufficient variety, according to research from Cincinnati Childr
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