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  • SIDS Prevention System Detects Fatal Threat, Wakes Infants Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:05AMSudden Infant Death Syndome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death of babies aged one-month to one-year-old. And no one knows exactly what causes it. But two Israeli students from Ben Gurion University have an automated prevention system that eradicates it. The system detects bodily changes known to precede SIDS and sets off an alarm to jolt a sleeping baby into a less susceptible awakened state ...
    http://www.fastcompany.com/1766842/allaying-parents-worst-fear-with-sid-prevention-system?partner=rss
  • Mothers Who Exclusively Formula-Feed Don’t Get More Sleep Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:44PMSummary It is known that babies who are exclusively breastfed wake up more often and sleep less; but little is known about how the feeding method affects a mother’s sleep. This study took a look at various methods of feeding, … Read More
    http://fyiliving.com/research/mothers-who-exclusively-formula-feed-dont-get-more-sleep/
  • The Sweet Smell of Success From Pine-Sol Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:07AMUsing Scents to Help Enhance the Home
    http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1536242&sourceType=3
  • The Carbon Tax We Had To Have Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:02PMIn reply to The Carbon Tax We Had To Have : << Ben Eltham explains why the scheme will work >> Well, he doesn’t really. He explains that it will work inasmuch as it will reduce carbon emissions. But to what extent? If it is only going to reduce them by a tiny amount, with no significant increase in that amount in the coming years, then we just can’t say that it will work. It has to work to the ...
    http://newmatilda.com/2011/07/11/carbon-tax-we-had-have
  • Soothing touch Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:17AMNext time your baby is wailing uncontrollably and having trouble sleeping late at night, try to rationalize with him or her. Explain the importance of a good night’s sleep. Cite medical studies, if necessary.
    http://www.newtimesslo.com/strokes-and-plugs/6321/soothing-touch/
  • Noise-Cancelling Devices for a Good Night’s Sleep - Home Tech Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:10PMWhite-noise devices claim that a flat, featureless, continuous sound somehow encourages sleep.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/garden/noise-cancelling-devices-for-a-good-nights-sleep-home-tech.html
  • Noise-Canceling Devices for a Good Night’s Sleep - Home Tech Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:40PMWhite-noise devices claim that a flat, featureless, continuous sound somehow encourages sleep.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/garden/noise-cancelling-devices-for-a-good-nights-sleep-home-tech.html?src=mv&ref=style
  • 4 child care books for new or expectant parents Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:17PMEvery new parent needs a basic child-rearing book. With that in mind, here are four suggestions:
    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/07/05/2428701/4-child-care-books-for-new-or.html
  • Check It Out: So you can get to sleep Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:12PMDo you struggle with insomnia ?
    http://www.dailypilot.com/news/tn-dpt-0703-book-20110701,0,7198314.story
  • Fathers offer unique lessons for kids Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:07AM"The way dads tend to interact has long-term benefits for kids, independent of those linked to good mothering," writes Shellenbarger. While warm and supportive mothers and fathers are always good for children, fathers and mothers tend to have distinctive ways of dealing with them.
    http://www.adn.com/2011/06/30/1945504/fathers-offer-unique-lessons-for.html
  • Fathers offer unique lessons for their children Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:07AM"The way dads tend to interact has long-term benefits for kids, independent of those linked to good mothering," writes Sue Shellenbarger. While warm and supportive mothers and fathers are always good for children, fathers and mothers tend to have distinctive ways of dealing with them.
    http://www.adn.com/2011/06/30/1945504/fathers-offer-unique-lessons-for.html
  • Kenya: Of Truckers And Sex Workers - HIV Along Transport Corridors Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:35AM"In every town, whenever I met a beautiful woman, I would have sex with her", says David Mutisya, a long distance truck driver. "Many of us used to drive to Sudan to a place called Kuboko. It is a long distance away and we were more than 20 drivers but now only three of us are still alive. All the other drivers are dead".
    http://allafrica.com/stories/201106300132.html
  • Early bird exercisers: Getting a workout in morning improves sleep at night, researchers and local expert say Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:17PMWith daylight in the Charleston area lasting well more than 14 hours these days, the motivation and opportunities to exercise -- either early or late -- are enhanced for most people.
    http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jun/28/early-bird-exercisers/
  • Peculiar scents, lip tattoos and more odd style trends Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:40AMFrom a real snakeskin manicure to "paint" perfume, the worlds of fashion and beauty continue to bring forth unusual and amazing trends. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how a few of them can add spice to your life.
    http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43045486/ns/today-style/
  • Hammock naps are the best, research proves Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:40AMEver notice that you sleep like a baby on a hammock? A new study shows why.
    http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/22/6920006-hammock-naps-are-the-best-research-proves
  • He cross-stitches with love Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:32PMROXBURY — About five years ago, LaVerne Tolle was sitting in his living room next to his wife, Elfie, who liked to sew and embroider while they watched television.
    http://www.saljournal.com/news/story/cross-stitch
  • Putting new dads to work Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 5:24AMMarcell Pickens of Piscataway gives his 5-month-old daughter, Isabella, a kiss Saturday as the Postpartum Place in Chatham hosted a Father’s Day brunch to celebrate all the dads in its bimonthly support group for fathers.
    http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/C0/20110618/NJNEWS/306180021/Putting-new-dads-work?odyssey=nav%7chead
  • Starving blackbirds resort to cannibalism after dry spring and early summer leaves them without worms Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:02AMDesperate blackbirds have been waiting on freshly-watered lawns ready to pick up worms that rise to the surface.
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2004758/Starving-blackbirds-resort-cannibalism-dry-spring-early-summer-leaves-worms.html?ITO=1490
  • Peculiar scents, lip tattoos and more odd style trends Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:57AMFrom a real snakeskin manicure to "paint" perfume, the worlds of fashion and beauty continue to bring forth unusual and amazing trends. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas explains how a few of them can add spice to your life.
    http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43045486/ns/today-today_style/
  • Far flung ash blankets southern skies Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 12:27AMWhen dramatic images of lightning strikes and towering ash columns from Chilean volcano Cordon-Caulle hit international news outlets last week, the thought of travel disruptions close to home was far from most New Zealanders' minds.
    http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1106/S00064/far-flung-ash-blankets-southern-skies.htm
  • Stillbirth risk affected by mother's sleep position Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:07AM(PhysOrg.com) -- In a new study published in the British Medical Journal, Tomasina Stacey from the University of Auckland’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology revealed that women who do not sleep on their left side during the last nights of pregnancy increase their risk of stillbirth by twice as much.
    http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-06-stillbirth-affected-mother-position.html
  • Festival Blast – Bonnaroo 2011 – Part 1 - Feet On The Ground Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:45AMI’m walking on Friday night, as I walked all Friday day, from show to show, cameras on my back, bandana over my mouth and nose. My feet are about to split up the middle and I feel like the number of steps I have left in me are counting down from a hundred.
    http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_203405.asp
  • Sleep position during pregnancy 'link to still-birth' Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:12AMExperts want urgent research to see if the position a woman chooses to sleep in during late pregnancy affects still-birth risk, as a study suggests a link. The University of Auckland compared 155 women who had late still-births with 310 who had healthy pregnancies. Sleeping on the back or right side, rather than the left, doubled the risk - but only to almost four in 1,000. Left-side lying aids ...
    http://social.moldova.org/news/sleep-position-during-pregnancy-link-to-stillbirth-221915-eng.html
  • Stillbirth and sleep position link Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:51PMWomen who sleep on their right side or back during late pregnancy could be at increased risk of stillbirth, a research has suggested.
    http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23960773-stillbirth-and-sleep-position-link.do
  • Caution urged over stillbirth findings Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:00PMA new study has suggested that which side pregnant women sleep on can affect their risk of having a late still birth, but researchers say more work is needed before any recommendations can be made.
    http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/5147472/Caution-urged-over-stillbirth-findings
  • Sleep position could decrease risk of late stillbirth Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:52PMWomen who sleep on their left side on the last night of their pregnancy half as likely to have a stillbirth than those who sleep in any other position, Auckland University research suggests.
    http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/9644155/sleep-position-could-decrease-risk-of-late-stillbirth/
  • Left side sleep may reduce stillbirths Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:46PMWomen who go to sleep on their left side on the last night of their pregnancy have about a 50 per cent lower risk of late stillbirth compared with women who do not, according to new research by the University of Auckland.
    http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/5147472/Left-side-sleep-may-reduce-stillbirths
  • Last night of pregnancy sleep position linked to stillbirth risk Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:10PMA woman who does not sleep on her left side during the last night of her pregnancy has twice the risk of late stillbirth compared to women who do sleep on their left side, researchers from the University of Auckland reported in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). Although the risk is double, it is still small, the authors add - 3.93 per 1,000 compared to 1.96 per 1,000. If their findings are ...
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/228410.php
  • Sleep position 'still-birth link' Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:19PMExperts want urgent research into whether sleeping position of mums-to-be influences stillbirth risk after a study finds a link.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-13766152
  • Mothers-to-be who sleep on right side 'risk stillbirth' Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:06PMWomen who sleep on their right side or back during late pregnancy could be at increased risk of stillbirth, research suggests.
    http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Motherstobe-who-sleep--on.6785163.jp
  • SOUND+SLEEP Now Available at Bed, Bath & Beyond Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:32PMCAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) is proud to announce that its product, SOUND+SLEEP™, a sound sleep machine, is available for purchase at 27 Bed, Bath and Beyond locations across the country.
    http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110614006977/en/SOUNDSLEEP-Bed-Bath
  • Carly Cole and footballer husband Joe called in baby whisperer for toddler Ruby Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:22PMThe couple's daughter Ruby had been a terrible sleeper since birth and for ten months Carly survived on three hours' rest a night - until she called a baby sleep guru.
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2002536/Carly-Cole-footballer-husband-Joe-called-baby-whisperer-toddler-Ruby.html?ITO=1490
  • Overlooked and cut loose by the Army, veteran’s life spirals to an end Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 11:04PMBy last September, the Army had had just about enough of infantryman Jacob Andrews, so it gave him a general discharge and a one-way bus ticket home to Kansas City. He had plenty to think about on the 30-hour trip from Fort Drum, N.Y.
    http://www.stripes.com/news/special-reports/suicide-in-the-military/overlooked-and-cut-loose-by-the-army-veteran-s-life-spirals-to-an-end-1.145953?localLinksEnabled=false
  • Are UAE residents exposing themselves to health risks? Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 2:06AMIn an era where health problems are plaguing UAE residents, here are bona fide reasons to step off the treadmill When the research study first came out touting that exercise could be bad for your health and overall fitness, the majority of the medical community sat back and laughed.
    http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20110610053731/Are_UAE_residents_exposing_themselves_to_health_risks
  • What Would Football Look Like If It Were Played With Baseballs? [Video] Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:03PM# funbag Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Preorder Drew's new book, The Postmortal, right here. Email the Funbag here. Today, we're covering teleportation, gloveball, rage, and more. More »
    http://deadspin.com/5809497/what-would-football-look-like-if-it-were-played-with-baseballs
  • Sex Prowler Strikes North End Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:33AMBoise Police are looking for a prowler who may be sexually assaulting women while they sleep.
    http://www.ktrv.com/story/14831859/sex-prowler-strikes-north-end
  • At my wits' end over Percy Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:21PMI’m worried about Percy. Sorry to those of you who have no interest in my dog whatsoever: this is not the blog entry for you.
    http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/are-we-there-yet/5108299/At-my-wits-end-over-Percy
  • Sex Prowler Strikes North End Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:31PMBoise Police are looking for a prowler who may be sexually assaulting women while they sleep.
    http://www.fox12idaho.com/story/14831859/sex-prowler-strikes-north-end
  • "Go the Fuck to Sleep": Profane Kids' Book for Adults Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 7:03PMNot all of them will admit it, but most authors want their books to become Amazon bestsellers. Being an Amazon bestseller before even being published seems like a lot to ask. Being a prepublication Amazon bestseller that wasn't even supposed to be a real book but instead just a facetious Facebook...
    http://www.sfweekly.com/2011-06-01/culture/go-the-fuck-to-sleep-adam-mansbach-book-review-jonathan-kiefer/
  • Cavities a 'serious problem' among aboriginal kids: docs 0 Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 3:35PMMore than 90% of young children in some Canadian aboriginal communities suffer from tooth decay, the Canadian Paediatric Society says.
    http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/30/cavities-a-serious-problem-among-aboriginal-kids-docs
  • Pets of the Week Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:06AMLoganAge: 7 months.Pattern: Tan/fawn tabby.Personality: He is an energetic guy, and is very enthusiastic when it comes to playing. His favorite toy is the laser light. As soon as he sees it, he is on alert, looking all over for that little red dot. He seems to get along with most other cats. He also likes to cuddle with humans and purrs nonstop. Cost: $125. Where to find him: Paws and Purrs ...
    http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/5631557-423/pets-of-the-week.html
  • Moms turn to Net for help Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 5:22AMLondon - New mothers are battling a growing tide of isolation as they move ever further away from their traditional network of family and friends.
    http://www.pretorianews.co.za/moms-turn-to-net-for-help-1.1074896
  • Alarming Number Of Pregnant Women Testing Positive For Drugs Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 5:07PMLearn how medical experts are helping their babies who are born addicted.
    http://www.10tv.com/live/content/health/stories/2011/05/25/story-lancaster-babies-born-addicted-drugs.html?sid=102
  • 23% Of Fathers Experience 'Pregmancy' Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 1:12PMA new study has found that a quarter of expectant fathers go through their own "pregmancy" as they suffer their own symptoms like food cravings and morning sickness. Modern men have become so involved with their partner's pregnancy that 23 percent report emotional and physical changes often associated with women. Researchers found that men become more emotional, "weepy", and suffer mood swings ...
    http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/2053892/23_of_fathers_experience_pregmancy/index.html?source=r_health
  • Angelman Syndrome: Close to a cure? (The Newsroom) Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:44PMThe Newsroom - Rebecca Burdine knew something was wrong the day her baby girl was born.  Sophie was born without a natural sucking reflex, making it nearly impossible to eat. Later, it became clear that she had hardly any muscle strength at all. …
    http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/yahoonewsroom/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110524/sc_yblog_newsroom/angelman-syndrome-close-to-a-cure
  • Angelman Syndrome: Close to a cure? Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:33PMRebecca Burdine knew something was wrong the day her baby girl was born. Sophie was born without a natural sucking reflex, making it nearly impossible to eat. Later, it became clear that she had hardly any muscle strength at all. …
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110524/sc_yblog_newsroom/angelman-syndrome-close-to-a-cure
  • Marital Instability Affects Babies' Sleep Patterns: Study Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 10:37AMBabies may get a bad rap for keeping their parents up all night, but a new study suggests that parental behavior might wreak havoc on their kids' sleep patterns as well.
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/23/marital-instability-baby-sleep_n_865396.html
  • Kristi Anderson: Delightfully Gray: Embracing Life's Extremes Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 5:54AMWe all know it is entirely possible for one person to embody emotions so vast, seemingly as far as the East is from the West.
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristi-anderson/lifes-extremes_b_864480.html
  • Kristi Anderson: Delightfully Gray: Embracing Life's Extremes Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 5:54AMWe all know it is entirely possible for one person to embody emotions so vast, seemingly as far as the East is from the West.
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristi-anderson/lifes-extremes_b_864480.html
  • Cover Your Bumbo! Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 6:38AMThe award-winning Bumbo Baby Seat now has an even bigger personality. Keen Distribution, the U.S. distributor of the Bumbo brand, announces the launch of the first ever, Bumbo brand Baby Seat Cover.
    http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/110520/la05830.html?.v=1