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  • US policy group urges free contraception for women Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:59PMBirth control pills should be provided to women free of charge under US health insurance plans, a non-governmental health policy advisory group urged on Tuesday.
    http://www.interaksyon.com/article/8894/us-policy-group-urges-free-contraception-for-women
  • Government urged to cover birth control, eliminate co-pay Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:52PMWASHINGTON — Millions of women stand to gain free access to a broad menu of birth control methods, thanks to a recommendation issued Tuesday by health experts advising the government.
    http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2011/07/19/news/doc4e261a0bedf83788448953.txt
  • Women Should Get Free Birth Control, HHS-Backed Group Urges Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:41PMBirth-control pills are among the contraceptives that could be offered at no cost to Americans; Creative Commons photo by flickr.com/nateone All U.S. women should have access to free birth control as part of the 2010 health care reform law, the Institute of Medicine recommended Tuesday, along with eight other suggestions for preventive health services. Commissioned by the Department of Health ...
    http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/07/women-should-get-free-birth-control-hhs-backed-report-urges.html
  • Medical Panel Recommends No-Cost Birth Control Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:34PMA study from the Institute of Medicine calls for free contraception for women as well as additional services to be added to the list of preventive care women should be offered with no cost-sharing. read more
    http://www.gpb.org/news/2011/07/19/medical-panel-recommends-no-cost-birth-control
  • Sierra Leone: First Lady Deserves an Accolade Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:30AMIn 2009, the First Lady of the United States of America, Her Excellency Michelle Obama announced what she called a "very ambitious" program to end the American plague of childhood obesity in a single generation.
    http://allafrica.com/stories/201107181849.html
  • Breastfeeding doll to hit U.S. shelves Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:14AMUPDATE:
    http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wtvr-breastfeeding-doll-allows-kids-to-practice-nursing-20110512,0,5264540.story?track=rss
  • Breast Feeding Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:57AMNew parents can be overwhelmed with decisions on how to best take care of their baby, and that often includes whether to breast feed or bottle feed.
    http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=188437
  • Tales of how 3 manufacturers managed to thrive during the Great Recession Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:09AMThese businesses have one thing in common — innovation.
    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2015614315_manufacturing17.html?syndication=rss
  • Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to the Potentially Harmful Chemicals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:03PMThe industrial chemical Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is commonly used in plastic containers for food and beverages. BPA is also used in the resin lining of most food and beverage cans, and studies suggest it can leach into foods.
    http://www.theledger.com/article/20110716/news/110719573&tc=yahoo
  • NEST CONSULTING expands its services Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:27PMNEST CONSULTING expands its services: Nest Consulting has recently expanded its services to include a Baby Planner. Already well known for its Fertility Assistance to those who are trying to conceive, those struggling with sub-fertility and for those looking ...
    http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1107/S00070/nest-consulting-expands-its-services.htm
  • SC mother seeks bond in breast-feeding death Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:19PMA Spartanburg County mother charged with passing a lethal dose of morphine to her daughter through breast milk wants to be released on bond.
    http://www.live5news.com/story/15093212/sc-mother-seeks-bond-in-breast-feeding-death
  • Career Coach: Too Independent Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:30AMPamela Kleibrink Thompson discusses an important facet of empowerment.
    http://www.awn.com/articles/advice/career-coach-too-independent
  • New doll encourages girls to imitate breast feeding Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:37AMSorry, but the whole idea just creeps me out
    http://blog.silive.com/is_it_just_me_column/2011/07/new_doll_encourages_girls_to_imitate_breast_feeding.html
  • Mums and tots enjoy North Devon Farm Park Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:34AMFAMILIES gathered at North Devon Farm Park on Wednesday to celebrate the benefits of breast feeding with the charity Action for Children.
    http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/mums_and_tots_enjoy_north_devon_farm_park_1_965651
  • Campobello mother seeks bond after nursing infant dies from morphine overdose Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:20AMA Campobello mother accused of killing her baby by feeding her breast milk containing an excessive amount of morphine asked a Circuit Court judge for a bond Friday morning.
    http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110716/articles/107161007
  • Is five too old to keep your kid in diapers? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:40PMAccording to Australia’s Herald Sun, an over-protective mother kept her children in diapers, allegedly because she couldn’t bear to see them grow upd
    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/is-five-too-old-to-keep-your-kid-in-diapers/article2099029/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2099029
  • Illinois hospitals reporting fewer infections Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:49AMSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today announced that overall, hospitals in Illinois reported fewer health care-associated infections in 2010 compared to 2009.
    http://www.parisbeacon.com/articles/2011/07/15/news/doc4e20484868c74282191938.txt
  • Health & Fitness Briefing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:05AMHealthWorks! Children’s Education will be making magic in honor of Harry Potter on Saturday. Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the last Harry Potter movie at the Tupelo center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.
    http://nems360.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Health+-+Fitness+Briefing%20&id=14713790&instance=lead_story_left_column
  • Debenhams Launches Facelift for Busts Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:55AMLONDON, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Debenhams has announced the launch of a revolutionary new bra, designed to defy drooping busts. With life expectancy soaring, and the over 50´s fighting fitter than ever before, women are ever searching …
    http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/3195625-debenhams-launches-facelift-for-busts
  • ‘Bertha’s Bundles’ at Riddle Hospital Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:49AMMIDDLETOWN — The Birthplace at Riddle Hospital welcomed special visitors to the unit to accept “Bertha’s Bundles” for the new babies and mommies who could use a little extra help.
    http://delcotimes.com/articles/2011/07/15/life/doc4e1fb6fd1c9b7506613398.txt
  • University of York degree results - Day 3 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:04AMGraduates collected their University of York degrees today in the final of three ceremonies.
    http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9141641.University_of_York_degree_results___Day_3/?ref=rss
  • Ban unsafe chemical from baby bottles and cups Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:40AMLast month, China banned companies from manufacturing, importing or selling baby bottles that contain bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially dangerous chemical routinely added to everyday plastic products.
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/07/14/feinstein.bpa.dangers/index.html?section=cnn_latest
  • Les Cockrell: Riders to help children in need Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:00AMDenton ABATE will host the third annual Christmas in July Toy Run and Food Drive on Saturday.
    http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_cockrell_column_0714.21ec3c7f.html
  • Focus on Nature: From day lilies to orioles Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMWhen driving along our highways during the past month, have you noticed the clumps of tall orange flowers growing along the roadside? This introduced perennial plant that primarily originated from East Asia is called the orange day lily. It has been in cultivation for a long time. These old-fashioned day lilies are rarely offered today [...]
    http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2011/07/18522/focus-on-nature-from-day-lilies-to-orioles/
  • Surgical Fires Pose A Danger To Patients Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:08PMSurgery brings with it any number of risks, but for some North Texans, what happened in the operating room is unbelievable. They actually caught on fire. It sounds unreal, but experts says it can happen, and that surgical teams need better training.
    http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/07/13/surgical-fires-pose-a-danger-to-patients/
  • Doubt cast on formula allergy benefits Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:57PMFeeding hypoallergenic formula to babies might not reduce chances of developing allergies, a study found.
    http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2011/07/14/Doubt_cast_on_formula_allergy_benefits_637732.html
  • NCBI ROFL: A novel method for the removal of ear cerumen. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:15PMIt’s CMAJ week on NCBI ROFL! All this week we’ll be featuring articles from the Canadian Medical Association Journal’s holiday issues. Enjoy! “We describe the off-label use of a recreational device (the Super Soaker Max-D 5000) in the alleviation of a socially emergent ear condition. A 45-year-old male complained of a profound reduction in his left ear acuity while staying at an island cottage ...
    http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2011/07/13/ncbi-rofl-a-novel-method-for-the-removal-of-ear-cerumen/
  • Breast feeding network meeting set for July 20 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:36PMThe Breastfeeding Network meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m., July 20 at the Courthouse Annex meeting room in Logan. Harrison County Home and Public Health is sponsoring a meeting for parents and agencies interested in the topic of breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, planning on breastfeeding, assisting mothers to breastfeed you are invited to attend. Breastfeeding needs will be ...
    http://southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/07/13/logan/news/doc4e1df7f241575083200222.txt
  • Doubts over hypoallergenic baby formulas Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:18PMBABIES who drink hypoallergenic formula milk are no less likely to develop allergies when they are older than other children, a study has found.
    http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/world/doubts-over-hypoallergenic-baby-formulas/story-e6frea8l-1226094297510?from=public_rss
  • TTUHSC unveils new smartphone app Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:40PMHealth care providers can now have access to up-to-date medical information on their smartphones.
    http://www.newschannel10.com/story/15077007/ttuhsc-unveils-new-smartphone-app
  • Imprisoned for infanticide Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:48PMGalle High Court Judge Kusala Sarojinie Weerawardane delivering the verdict of the Gahalakoladeniya murder case, imposed a five year rigorous jail term, and a fine of Rs 5,000, and in default of payment of the fine, another six months light imprisonment on the accused.
    http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/07/14/news52.asp
  • Northumberland notes Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:24PMPLAN AHEAD: Your guide to local social events If you would like your community event to appear in the daily community calendar, please send details at least one week in advance to Northumberland Today.com, 99 King St.[...]
    http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3211230
  • Expand skills on the grill: Go beyond burgers by cooking pizza, fruit, veggies Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:37AMSummertime, and the grilling is easy - maybe too easy.
    http://missoulian.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/a4e01276-ad5d-11e0-aa46-001cc4c002e0.html
  • Childbirth: Wait to restart the pill, CDC says Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:27AMWomen who have just given birth should wait at least three weeks before they start using birth control pills because of the risk of deep-vein thrombosis, public health officials announced last week.
    http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110711/znyt04/107113014
  • Asheville area health calendar Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:32AMThe complete Health Calendar is posted online at www.CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Scroll down to Living and click on Health. BLACK MOUNTAIN NicA MEETING: Nicotine Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays starting July 11 at Black Mountain Neurological Center’s chapel, 932 Old U.S. 70. No fees, just the desire to be free of nicotine. 669-4161.
    http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20110712/LIVING/307120011/Asheville-area-health-calendar?odyssey=tab%7cmostpopular%7ctext%7cLIVING
  • 10 tips on… eating on a shoestring Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:59AMYou can’t live on pastizzi every day, granted, but it’s worth considering that two ricotta pastizzi (360 Kcal in total) are likely to cost less than making a sandwich at home.
    http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/food_travel/david-darmanin/10-tips-eating-on-a-shoestring
  • You Docs: Lean protein at breakfast helps fight cravings Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:07AMHaving trouble passing the vending machine without swapping some quarters for an afternoon candy bar?
    http://www.kansas.com/2011/07/12/1929925/lean-protein-at-breakfast-helps.html
  • Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:33PMWEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to common chemicals during critical periods of breast development may affect breast growth, the ability to breast-feed and breast cancer risk, a new report contends.
    http://news.yahoo.com/early-chemical-exposures-may-affect-breast-health-report-130405875.html
  • Ways to Curb Childhood Obesity Outlined in U.S. Report Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:32PMTHURSDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Strategies to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and good sleep habits are needed to reduce high rates of obesity among infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the United States, says an Institute of Medicine report released Thursday.
    http://news.yahoo.com/ways-curb-childhood-obesity-outlined-u-report-180405983.html
  • U.S. Government Food Program Needs Improving: Report Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMTHURSDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Healthier foods should be served to children and adults in day care facilities that get meals and snacks through a federally sponsored food program, a new U.S. government report says.
    http://news.yahoo.com/u-government-food-program-needs-improving-report.html
  • Few Babies in Child-Care Centers Receive Breast Milk: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMTHURSDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- While new mothers are strongly encouraged to breast-feed their babies for at least a year, a small study of child-care centers suggests that relatively few are set up to help moms to do so.
    http://news.yahoo.com/few-babies-child-care-centers-receive-breast-milk-231006327.html
  • Health Highlights: May 27, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:29PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
    http://news.yahoo.com/health-highlights-may-27-2011-160407189.html
  • Health Tip: Breast-Feeding When You Have Diabetes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PM(HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding comes with its own set of challenges, but the task is a bit more daunting if you have diabetes.
    http://news.yahoo.com/health-tip-breast-feeding-diabetes-20110321-040706-725.html
  • Pediatricians Issue New Iron Guidelines Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMTUESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a report that outlines new guidelines concerning the iron needs of infants and children.
    http://news.yahoo.com/pediatricians-issue-iron-guidelines.html
  • Health Tip: When a Working Mother Breast-Feeds Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:26PM(HealthDay News) -- Keeping up the supply of breast milk can be a big challenge new mothers who return to work.
    http://news.yahoo.com/health-tip-working-mother-breast-feeds.html
  • 1 of 3 Mandaue triplets suffering heart ailments Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:33PMread more
    http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/07/11/1-3-mandaue-triplets-suffering-heart-ailments-166149
  • Team Unearths First Roman-Era Basilica Erected in the Mediterranean Port City of Alexandria Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:07AMA detail of the ruins of a basilica which was unearthed during five months of excavations that ended in May when archaeologists hit underground water. Egyptian officials say archaeologists have unearthed the first basilica erected in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria.
    http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=48962
  • Health Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:09AMAMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA-FORT WAYNE: Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; payment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336, ext. 240 or 1-800-513-2599.
    http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110710/FEAT14/307109997/-1/FEAT11
  • University of Guelph beefs up its local food program Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:25PMAlarm bells are ringing across North America about food deserts — neighbourhoods without farmers’ markets or decent grocery stores. In these zones, the only place you can buy food — let alone local food — is the nearby convenience store. And the faster, the better.
    http://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion/columns/article/560101--university-of-guelph-beefs-up-its-local-food-program
  • Balancing Act Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:12PMActing royalty Bryce Dallas Howard’s 5 rules for work and family.
    http://women.webmd.com/features/balancing-act?src=RSS_PUBLIC