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Rear-facing Car Seats are Safer for Older Children
According to a new report published in the British Medical Journal, children under the age of four are safer riding in a rear-facing car seat than a forward-facing seat.
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A New Cure for Morning Sickness?
A promising study from researchers in Israel and Canada reveals that a prescription drug used for heartburn may actually aid women who experience morning sickness. As of now, there is no cure for morning sickness, as doctors are reluctant to give women medication that may affect their developing fetuses.
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More Reasons to Take Folic Acid During Pregnancy
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Most women know that folic acid is important for the prevention of neural tube defects like Spina Bifida, but the Associated Press reports that folic acid offers more protection than researchers originally though.
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Sperm Quality Helped By Antioxidants
The quality of sperm can be improved if a man’s diet consists of antioxidants like blueberries, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables.
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Demanding Jobs Linked to Premature Labor
A new study found on Reuters has discovered a link between demanding jobs and pregnancy outcomes. According the study, women who worked physically demanding jobs, long hours, shift work, or temporary jobs were at higher risk of having a baby born prematurely or born at a low birth weight.
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Mommy Bloggers May be Held Liable for Product Reviews
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According to a report on ABC News, mommy bloggers may need to watch what they say when it comes to writing online product reviews. The FTC is in the process of reviewing this issue. The revisions being discussed would take existing advertising laws and apply them to new forms of social media marketing like blogs. » Read moreFamily Group to Obama: Protect Our Kids Online
The Family Online safety Institute is asking President elect Barack Obama to make the online world a safer place for our children. Thousands of kids every year fall prey to online predators, cyber bullies and harassment. » Read moreJohn Walsh’s Son’s Murder Finally Solved
Despite the devastation of losing his 6-year-old son Adam in 1981, John Walsh went on to make his life’s plight catching criminals through the TV show, “America’s Most Wanted.” Now, Walsh can hopefully find closure in this tragic loss, as it has been revealed that the man who allegedly murdered Adam was serial killer Ottis Toole. The Associated Press reports that Toole confessed the killing to his niece on his deathbed in jail. He had reportedly previously admitted to the murder, but recanted the story. » Read moreCVS Test During Pregnancy Linked to Infantile Hemangiomas
Reuters reports that women who had CVS testing done during pregnancy may have a higher risk of having a baby born with an infantile hemangioma. CVS or Chorionic villus sampling is a test that is done in early pregnancy to screen for genetic birth defects like Down Syndrome.
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Vicks VapoRub May Harm Children Under Two
When inappropriately applied under the nose, Vicks VapoRub can create respiratory distress for children under two, U.S. researchers say. » Read moreAdvertisement
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