Does Your Child Have Baby Fat or Real Fat
In this column a speaker recalls family conflict over a overweight child and argues America leads in overweight children. He blames working parents, fast food, and heavy food advertising, urging collective action to teach kids healthy eating. He promises to address solutions in the next column.
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Leonard
Shirl
Joan Crawford
Mildred Pierce
Shirley
America
Home Sweet Home
Food Sweet Food
IUD failure leads to unexpected pregnancy sparks anger
A patient expresses frustration after an IUD failure results in a second pregnancy. She describes anger toward her doctor and references a previous discussion about reversal or risk, seeking clarity on the failure and next steps. The brief notes the medical concern without graphic detail.
IUD Effectiveness Question Sparks Aspirin Concern
Joe Graedon explains that certain anti inflammatory drugs may counteract an IUD by altering the inflammatory mechanism it relies on. He notes reports of aspirin users conceiving with an IUD and urges readers to seek medical advice.
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Joe Graedon
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
National Safety Congress and Exposition Opens in Chicago
More than 12 000 safety and health professionals from around the world will gather October 17 to 20 for the 71st annual National Safety Congress and Exposition in Chicago. The National Safety Council hosts the event with 150 meetings seminars and panels and 350 exhibitors. For information call 1 312 527 4800.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Orthopedic Nursing Conference and Nursing Education Courses
A two day conference for nurses on orthopedic care led by the University of Iowa College of Nursing airs Oct 27 28 with a $60 fee. Additional offerings include St Luke's Hospital ostomy care Nov 9, UI Hospitals childbearing Nov 2 and fetal monitoring Nov 3, plus Diabetes Update Nov 30 Dec 7. Kirkwood Community College hosts several health related courses Oct 25 Nov 1 2 with varied fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa College of Nursing
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Department of Nursing
Yoga Sampler for the Woman Over 50 at the YWCA
A new class for seniors begins Oct 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the YWCA, offering gentle exercise, stress relief, and relaxation with preregistration required. Fee is 11.50 for members and 15 for non members. call 365-1458. An Iowa Neurofibromatosis Chapter meeting at 7 p.m. today at Iowa Methodist Medical Center invites victims or contacts Cindy Howell at 1201 Office Park Rd Apt 402 West Des Moines for info. Register for arthritis and wellness programs by Oct 18 with fees 20 per person or 25 for two.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
YWCA
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines
Cindy Howell
Office Park Road
Apt. 402
West Des Moines
Iowa
Free Red Cross diabetes screening at Medicine Shoppe
The American Red Cross offers a free diabetes screening on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1911 First Ave SE. No appointment needed. the test lasts a few minutes. Diabetics will not be screened. Eat a balanced meal about two hours before testing.
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American Red Cross
First Ave. SE
Kirkwood offers two state approved dental CE workshops
Kirkwood Community College presents Pharmacology in the Dental Office on Oct 20 from 6 30 to 9 30 in Iowa Hall and Dental Office Management on Oct 22 at the Sheraton Inn. Tuition 8 and 30 respectively. Pre register by phone 398 5412 or toll free 1 800 332 8833. Arthritis self management series at St Luke s Hospital runs Tuesdays Oct 25 to Nov 29 6 30 to 9 p m in Schwartz Center with topics including introduction to arthritis and pain and stress.
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Kirkwood Community College
Community Education Division
Iowa Hall
Sheraton Inn
St. Luke's Hospital
Schwartz Center
Are food additives really necessary
Q and A on the role and safety of food additives. Additives, whether synthetic or natural, number about 2000 and serve to preserve, flavor, stabilize, and improve nutritive value. They undergo FDA testing with high safety margins, and absolute safety cannot be guaranteed but safe usage levels exist.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Cedar Rapids Dietetic Association
Cedar Rapids
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Town & Country
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