Health notes on Laetrile birth defects and other medical updates
Health notes report that Laetrile may cause birth defects in humans based on hamster studies, with calls for further primate research. Other items warn microwave cooking may not kill trichinosis in meat, caffeine shows no birth defect link in a large study, and estrogen after hysterectomy may reduce death from heart disease though raising endometrial cancer risk.
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Washington
Science Magazine
Calvin C. Willhite
Willhite
Agriculture Department
Western Regional Research Center
Berkeley
Calif
Atlanta
National Centers For Disease Control
Peter M. Shantz
CDC
Veterinary Public Health
Shantz
Schantz
Raleigh, N.C
American Heart Association
Lipid
FDA recalls SMA infant formula for vitamin B6 shortfall
The FDA says Wyeth Laboratories recalls over 560000 SMA cans due to inadequate vitamin B6. Affected codes include A29M2 for Ready-to-Feed and several codes for Concentrate, with about 40000 Ready-to-Feed and 527000 Concentrate cans impacted. Consumers should return recalled products to purchase points.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Wayne Pines
Wyeth Laboratories Inc
Philadelphia
Wyeth
Pines
Welcome Wagon Says Hi To New Movers
Just moved in the Welcome Wagon extends a friendly hello to new residents. A warm greeting invites newcomers to learn about community services, neighborhood events, and local resources available through the organization.
Howell Duplicate Bridge results and local club notices
Eight pairs competed at Howell Forum for honors with Bill Crotinger and Les Cline winning. Florence Burris, Dorothy Bock placed second. Mort Rome and Tony Rome finished third on 28 boards. Monday night featured a unit Duplicate Bridge, Tom Johnson and Crotinger the overall winners. Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Tau guests, rec sport aerobics program and club duties noted. Regional American Speech Language Hearing Assoc conference in Colorado Springs with Garden City participants listed. Various club meetings, programs, and upcoming events across community groups referenced including pageant, doll house display, and EHU spring luncheon plans.
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Howell
G.I. Forum
Bill Crotinger
Les Cline
Florence Burris
Dorothy Bock
Mort Rome
Tony Rome
Tom Johnson
Loretta Thornbrugh
Ross Thornbrugh
Irene Bryant
Phyllis Holmes
Vern Holmes
Alpha Tau
Beta Sigma Phi
Susan Harden
Loretta Nemechek
Harden
American Speech-Language- Hearing Association
Colorado Springs
Garden City
Breta Baker
Garden City Community College
Chris Wilson-Henry
Russell Child Development Center
Molly
Truth Is Trouble In Savannah Dear Trouble
A reader questions the adage honesty is the best policy after two weekend incidents. They claim giving an honest opinion drew hostility and left them chilled, suggesting people seek compliments rather than truth. The letter ends noting no details of the incidents were shared.
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Ann
North Pole
Savannah
Juneau
June
Truth, phobias, and a teen love test in letters
Dear Ann receives reader questions on truth telling and strange habits, a Juneau inquiry about obsessive quirks, and a Goshen note praising a daughter’s firm stance on dating boundaries. The column offers mixed advice and light commentary on social norms.
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Ann
Goshen
Ind
Gosh
Spur on the heel causes pain and treatment options
A reader with heel spur pain asks about cortisone and surgery. Advice covers stretching calf muscles, padding the heel, cautious cortisone use, and that surgery may be needed only after addressing inflammation. The same cause may recur without proper care.
Birth announcements for Amy Lynn and Jessica Danielle
Amy Lynn is the daughter of Robert and Bonnie McInnis Route 2 born March 3. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert E Force Sr Garden Plain and Daisy Force Garden City. Jessica Danielle is daughter of James and Paula Blackburn 1223 Parkwood Lane born March 7.
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Amy Lynn
Robert
Bonnie McInnis
Robert E. Force Sr
Garden Plain
Daisy Force
Garden City
Jessica Danielle
James
Paula Blackburn
Parkwood Lane
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