Home visits to prevent abuse fall short in study
A 15 year follow up of Elmira mothers shows regular nurse visits during pregnancy and early childhood reduced child maltreatment only when domestic violence was low. In homes with ongoing battering one fifth of participants faced abuse, and benefits declined as violence rose, prompting calls for refined programs.
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Chicago
Elmira
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Upstate
New York
Journal of the American Medical Association
Judge rules Spanish language ban discriminated workers in Dallas
A federal magistrate awarded 13 Hispanic employees more than 700000 dollars for English only policy at Dallas long distance firm Premier Operator Services. The ruling found the policy discriminated on national origin and civil rights violations, with back pay about 59000 dollars per worker and 50000 dollars each for compensatory and punitive damages.
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Lead in calcium supplements linked to potential health risks
A study in JAMA reports that many over the counter calcium supplements contain small lead amounts, though most products show no detectable lead. The authors caution against high long term doses, noting 5 percent of Americans use supplements and osteoporosis risk rises with age.
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Edward Ross
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Robert Heaney
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National Osteoporosis Foundation
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Eilene Boothby
Nevada City
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Ross
Lerner Health Products Group
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