Study finds SIDS deaths high in day care settings
AP reports 1 in 5 SIDS deaths occurred in day care after studying 1,916 cases across 11 states from 1995 to 1997. Moon of Children’s National Medical Center links unlicensed home day cares and caretaker practices to risk, noting that many babies are put to sleep on stomachs by caregivers.
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Chicago
Rachel Moon
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington
Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Moon
Minnesota
Florida
Arizona
California
Colorado
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
John Kattwinkel
Deaths linked to Firestone tires rise in ongoing probe
Federal investigators review 46 potential deaths tied to Firestone tire failures. NHTSA reports over 270 complaints and 80+ injuries, mostly from Ford Explorer SUVs, while Ford and Firestone defend safety. Heat and tread separation cited as possible factors in warmer states.
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Detroit
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Liz Neblett
Bridgestone Corp
Ford Motor Co
Strategic Safety
Ford
Firestone
Venezuela
Ecuador
Thailand
Malaysia
Colombia
Sandi
NHTSA
Pork rind fad spreads in diet circles reshaping snacking
The pork rind craze gains ground as Atkins and others promote low carb plans, boosting fried hog skin sales by 18 percent last year. Once a truck stop staple, rinds move into upscale stores and kitchens while nutritionists warn of high fat and calories in this unlikely weight loss aid.
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America
Robert Atkins
Atkins
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