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Archive - Jun 27, 2012

Banner Mountain Sprouts Voluntarily Recalls Organic Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risks

Wed, 2012-06-27 11:05 — earnie

As a precautionary measure, Banner Mountain Sprouts is
voluntarily recalling organic sprouts under the following names: 4oz. zesty
greens, 5oz. sprout salad, 4oz. clover, 2lb. clover, 4oz.
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Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island to participate in Best Fed Beginnings

Wed, 2012-06-27 07:05 — earnie

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates
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Scientists now have clues to how GATA4 gene mutation leads to septal defects in babies with CHD

Wed, 2012-06-27 07:05 — earnie

Scientists now have clues to how a gene mutation discovered in families affected with congenital heart disease leads to underdevelopment of the walls that separate the heart into four chambers.

ACIP Expands PCV13 Immunization Recommendations, But Makes No Flu Vaccine Changes

Wed, 2012-06-27 07:05 — earnie

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to expand the age recommendation for administration of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) during its June 20-21 me
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Apple iPad 2 can affect programmable shunt valve in children with hydrocephalus

Wed, 2012-06-27 06:05 — earnie

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the Apple iPad 2 can interfere with settings of magnetically programmable shunt devices, which are often used to treat children with hydroceph
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Obese children show greater exposure to phthalates

Wed, 2012-06-27 06:05 — earnie

Obese children show greater exposure than nonobese children to a phthalate, a chemical used to soften plastics in some children's toys and many household products, according to a new study, which foun
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OOM women in mid-pregnancy have reduced levels of EDCs than general population

Wed, 2012-06-27 05:05 — earnie

A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and
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Child obesity could be cut by healthy eating advice for new mums

Wed, 2012-06-27 05:05 — earnie

Teaching new mums about healthy eating and active play can help cut the risk of their child being overweight or obese, a study published today on bmj.com finds.

Researchers examine how parenting style is associated with sedentary behaviour

Wed, 2012-06-27 05:05 — earnie

In two studies published in a special issue of the journal Early Child Development and Care devoted to "Parental Influences of Childhood Obesity", researchers examine how parenting style - whether a s
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GlobalPost blog interviews GAVI Board Chair about role of vaccines in ending preventable child deaths

Wed, 2012-06-27 03:05 — earnie

At the Child Survival Call to Action summit in Washington, D.C.
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