Parents spend more time with kids in two-parent homes study shows
A study released Wednesday finds that children ages 3 to 12 in two-parent families spent about 31 hours weekly with mothers in 1997, up from 25 hours in 1981, and time with fathers rose from 19 to 23 hours. University of Michigan researchers say parental involvement boosts achievement and social outcomes.
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Fortec shown to reduce fracture risk in osteoporosis patients
A natural bone-building hormone Fortec based on parathyroid hormone dramatically lowers fracture risk in osteoporosis. The injectable drug doubles bone formation and may be prescription ready by year end. Eli Lilly develops the therapy amid caveats and side effects, with spinal fracture risk cut by about two thirds in trial women.
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Police defend probe of killing of actor's wife
Los Angeles police say they have not ruled out any suspects in the murder of Benny Lee Bakley, wife of actor Robert Blake. Captain Jim Tatreau defended the investigation amid criticism from Blake's attorney Harland Braun and said no person is excluded as a suspect.
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