Pediatric BMI checks eyed to curb child obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges yearly BMI measurements for all children to identify obesity risk early. The policy emphasizes monitoring weight during routine visits, tracking high risk patients, promoting activity and healthy eating, breastfeeding, and anti obesity community programs, with guidance published in Pediatrics.
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Israel Palestine clash and cease-fire talks stall
Palestinian and Israeli foreign ministers differed on a permanent cease-fire Sunday. Soon after four Israelis were shot near Jerusalem by gunmen from the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. The attack followed Israel handing Bethlehem to Palestinian security as part of the road map peace plan.
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Peace efforts endure amid Israeli Palestinian violence
Khaled Abu Awad and Robi Damelin joined forces after personal losses to form Parents Circle, uniting nearly 600 Israeli and Palestinian families who have lost relatives. They promote dialogue through youth magazines music and lectures despite ongoing violence and distrust, hoping people yearn for peace even as violence persists.
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Verizon union talks progress with no timetable set
Verizon Communications and negotiators for 78 000 employees report substantial headway toward a new contract. A Communications Workers of America statement says a few issues remain to be resolved but progress is being made. Talks extend late into the evening, with no timetable for renewed bargaining.
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