Parents set example and TV limits curb child obesity
A reader highlights that adults influence child eating habits and calls for parental involvement. Studies show erratic parental eating correlates with higher child weight, while restrained eating links to lower weight. Reducing TV time and encouraging regular activity also emerges as key. Vitamin C from food lowers stroke risk, with foods rich in vitamin C offering up to 42 percent risk reduction, per Stroke journal. Brenda Adderly invites questions at badderly pacbell.net.
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USDA
Boston University School of Medicine
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Stroke
Journal of the American Heart Association
Brenda Adderly
Pacbell
Antibiotic shows promise for Alzheimer's in mice and humans
NEW ORLEANS AP a repurposed antibiotic tested on mice engineered to mimic Alzheimer's reduced or eliminated beta amyloid plaques. Dr Ashley Bush of Massachusetts General Hospital says 50 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's are being monitored as Prana Biotechnology conducts human trials.
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New Orleans
Ashley Bush
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Bush
Society For Neuroscience
Prana Biotechnology Ltd
David Morgan
University of South Florida
Morgan
Elan Pharmaceuticals
Call for broader breast feeding support in US
A government report urges a cultural shift to promote exclusive breast feeding by 2010 with hospital teaching, doctor encouragement, and workplace support. It notes racial disparities, cites 64 percent breastfeeding in early weeks, and highlights lactation consultants as key to maintaining feeding plans while urging earlier infant feeding, rooming-in, and parental involvement.
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Washington
Surgeon General
Yvonne Bronner
Morgan State University
Kay Sophar
Silver Spring
David Satcher
Brenner
Breast-feeding Resources For Information And Sites
Government blueprint for action on breastfeeding and tips for successful breastfeeding. Includes links to 4women, National Network for Childcare bf sites, American Academy of Pediatrics, Human Milk Banking Association of North America, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, and Baby-Friendly USA program.
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National Network For Childcare
Nnec.org
American Academy of Pediatrics
Aap.org
Human Milk Banking Association of North America
Hmbana.org
International Board of Lactation
Ibice.org
World Health Organization
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Eddie Adams
Charlie Gwin _ Paola
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The
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OttawaHerald.com
Prohate Journal
Fun
Fox Star
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Moe Perrone
Boca
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Elena
Pneon Ea
Associated Press
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Secretary of State’s Office
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