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Probiotic Milk for Moms Helps Reduce Infant Eczema

Posted July 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Allergies

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Maternal probiotic consumption has been found to reduce the incidence of eczema in newborns.

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Dangers of Household Spoons

Posted July 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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The differences and variability of household spoons makes them problematic when dispensing medication to children.

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Review: Thai Kitchen is a Shortcut to Fabulous Asian Meals

Posted July 15, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life

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Cooking up delicious Thai meals for your family is quick and easy with Thai Kitchen products (and your kids can help).

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Screen Time Contributes to Attention Problems and What Parents Can Do About It

Posted July 12, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Entertainment

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Too much time in front of the TV or playing video games can have an adverse effect on your children's ability to focus and pay attention.

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Health Problems Associated With Adolescent Cyberbullying

Posted July 8, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Cyberbullying is associated with psychological and physical problems for both the victim and the bully.

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Getting Enough Sleep Helps Parental Relationships

Posted July 1, 2010 - 19:53 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Home Life, New Parents

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For new parents, getting enough rest could make the difference between a hostile or a blissful home environment.

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High Sugar Content in Baby and Toddler Food

Posted June 30, 2010 - 15:46 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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The market for foods targeting young children is booming, but many of these products are high in sugar and can not only contribute to dietary problems, but may encourage unhealthy eating habits, as well.

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Flame Retardant Linked to Thyroid Hormone Levels in Pregnant Women

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:49 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Elevated levels of a common household flame retardant (PBDE) could have an effect on fetal development.

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Mom’s Best Naturals: Product Review

Posted June 21, 2010 - 05:00 by Fred Lee

Health, Nutrition

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Mom's Best Naturals offers delicious cereals that are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, and contain no high fructose corn syrup.

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Infant Mortality: Dads Matter

Posted June 21, 2010 - 04:57 by Fred Lee

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth

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New research indicates that a father’s presence before their baby is born can reduce certain health problems in the child’s first year of life and increase their chance for survival.

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Teen Driving Safety and Early School Start Times

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:50 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Education, Health

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A new study has found that when teenagers start school earlier, there is an increase association with traffic accidents.

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A Romantic Way to Reduce Substance Abuse

Posted June 11, 2010 - 07:50 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Being in a healthy relationship seems to reduce the risk of teenagers smoking and consuming drugs and alcohol.

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Benefits of Regular Bedtimes

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:26 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Regular and consistent bedtimes have a positive impact on a child's learning development.

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When to Cut the Umbilical Cord

Posted June 3, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Health, Birth

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While it is standard procedure to cut the umbilical cord soon after birth, some experts make a compelling argument that delaying the cutting may have certain health benefits.

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The Perils of Dropside Cribs

Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth

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Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.

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Obesity in Children Linked to Lack of Exercise and Not Sugar

Posted May 31, 2010 - 20:00 by Fred Lee

Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders

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In a recent study, it was determined that lack of exercise was a more significant contributor to obesity than consuming too much sugar

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Predicting Your Baby's Gender: Don’t Count On the Chinese Lunar Calendar

Posted May 31, 2010 - 07:09 by Fred Lee

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving

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According to a recent study, the reliability of the Chinese lunar calendar is no better at predicting your baby's sex than flipping a coin.

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Controversial Vaccine/Autism Doctor Banned in U.K.

Posted May 27, 2010 - 06:38 by Fred Lee

Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders

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The controversial doctor who implicated vaccines as one of the root causes of autism has been banned from practicing medicine in Britain.

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The Power of a Mother’s Love

Posted May 26, 2010 - 08:20 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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The warmth and comfort of a mother not only makes us feel better but may help us live longer, healthier lives, as well.

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Probiotic Yogurt Drink Reduced Daycare Infection Rate

Posted May 25, 2010 - 07:33 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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Daily consumption of probiotic yogurt reduced the rate of infection in children in daycare.

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