Weight concerns for stepdaughter impact family in Texas
Dear Abby weighs in on a 9-year-old in Texas gaining weight, with parents and ex-wife clashing over snacks. Advice centers on medical input and parental guidance to form healthy habits and prevent social teasing in fourth grade.
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Glove translates sign language into speech innovation in ASL tech
Washington researchers debut the AcceleGlove by Jose Hernandez-Rebollar of George Washington University that translates ASL gestures into spoken words and text. The device aims to aid deaf communication and may echo military silent communication efforts.
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Body mass checks to curb childhood obesity policy
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges yearly body mass index checks for all children to identify obesity risk and guide prevention. The policy, in the August Pediatrics issue, highlights BMI tracking, family history, and environmental factors, plus promoting activity, healthy eating, breastfeeding, and school soda limits.
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