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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1997

Page

8

Weaker air bags save kids but may kill adults

USA Today reports NHTSA documents argue depowering air bags could save about 83 of 128 children who would die annually but risk 133 to 1,203 unbelted adults per year. Agency weighs temporary depower to protect children while awaiting safer models.

Arlington USA Today National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Phil Recht Recht

Oyster recall extends to 14 states after Louisiana outbreak

Raw oysters from eight Louisiana beds including Black Bay and Bay Lafourche prompted recalls in New York, Indiana, New Mexico, and 11 others after about 150 illnesses across several states. A virus is suspected. cooking may reduce but not eliminate risk. Oysters harvested on or after December 23 should be discarded.

New York Indiana New Mexico Louisiana New Orleans Black Bay Lake Machias Lake Fortuna California Bay Bay Crake Bay Gardene American Bay Bay Lafourche Mississippi Alabama Florida Georgia Arkansas Maryland Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Diet sodas and sodium intake for low salt diets

Diet sodas usually contain less than 35 milligrams of sodium per 12 ounce serving making them very low sodium. Some saccharine sweetened sodas have about 60 mg per can. Six cans a day would still contribute little sodium. Read food labels to track daily sodium and aim for 2000 to 3000 mg per day. Regular sodas vary but are generally low in sodium as well.

Pediatricians set hormone guidelines for growth drugs

The American Academy of Pediatrics urges growth hormones only for medically indicated cases, citing costs up to 50 000 dollars yearly and burdens of weekly shots. NIH 1994 data show 20 000 U S children used the drug, 8 000 for cosmetic reasons.

Chicago American Academy of Pediatrics National Institutes of Health Cheston Berlin Penn State Children's Hospital

Fruit juice in moderation urged for preschoolers study find

A study of 168 healthy children in Schoharie County New York finds intakes above 12 ounces daily linked to shorter or fatter preschoolers. The report in Pediatrics cautions juice may crowd nutritious foods and excess sugar, urging limits for young children.

Chicago Pediatrics American Academy of Pediatrics Schoharie County Upstate New York Barbara A. Dennison Mary Imogene Bassett Research Institute Cooperstown

VA drafts new procedures on medical funds

The Veterans Affairs Department announced a revision of its $14 billion medical care funding formula. The changes shift allocations from Northeastern states to Southern and Southwestern states to correct geographic imbalances and will increase funding for 15 of 22 VA medical care networks while decreasing funding for seven, phased in over three years.

Washington Veterans Affairs Department

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