Health Briefs Sweep Across Topics From Chips to Cough
Health notes discuss making tortilla chips lower cholesterol with phytosterol oil, while a federal panel backs two new whooping cough booster vaccines Boostrix for ages 10 to 16 and Adacel for adolescents and adults. Also listed are area support groups and hospital bariatric seminars with contact numbers.
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Waltham
Mass
K.C. Hayes
Brandeis University
Washington
United States
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call
Beyond Choice
Family Life Ministry
First Baptist Church
Permian Basin
Hopekeepers of
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord
21St Street
Grandview Avenue
Marine Moms Support Group
Marine Corps
Casey Alford
Odessa
Lillian Evans
Midland
Medical Center Hospital
MCH Board Room
Childproofing tools curb toddler harm at home
Practical tips from Alison Morgan of KidSafe Inc. on childproofing stairs windows doors living room and bathroom. Recommendations include anchoring gates at stairs using wall mounted units, window locks and guards, cord cleats to prevent strangling, door knob guards, fireplace gates and padding, wall mounting heavy furniture, securing dressers and desks, monitoring items below 36 inches, and lid locks for toilets to prevent drowning hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alison Morgan
KidSafe Inc
Scottsdale, Ariz
Morgan
Kidco
Guardian Angel
R.H. Rowley
Safety First Flip Lock For Closets Sold In Pairs
Mag Security offers a two pack flip lock suitable for doors that swing into a room priced at 7.98. This compact locking device provides simple installation and added child safety for home interiors.
Nutrition labeling gains momentum in New Jersey bills
A CSPI NYU study finds dietitians misjudge a 1550 calorie meal by 685 calories. New Jersey consider labeling laws requiring menus to show calorie counts on boards for chains with 20+ outlets, with broader nutrition details. Other states weigh similar bills amid fast food health concerns.
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Trenton
N.J
Center For Science In the Public Interest
New York University
Claudia Malloy
CSPI
Washington, D.C
New Jersey
New Jersey Assembly
Starbucks
Grande Cafe
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
Illinois
Hawaii
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
Malloy
McDonald's
Subway
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JO Pratce
Joy Products
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SAFE
Beginnings.com
Linda Pattengale
Livingston
Mont