FAS risks highlighted during Hanukkah and New Year season
Public health guidance warns young women of childbearing age about the dangers of alcohol during pregnancy. Ethanol crosses the placenta within minutes, risking fetal brain damage, reduced growth, and later health problems. Abstaining from alcohol prevents FAS, the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in North America.
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In Barb's garden In Barb's garden
Community column celebrates Chetwynd's Parks and gardens and the value of caring for home environment. It highlights cobblestone sidewalks, plant growth, and neighborly pride, urging residents to beautify yards and streets as a path to a welcoming town. Page 8 continues the piece.
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