New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Oct 10, 2008
Linda was brought up knowing she might be a carrier of the disease and when she and her husband Steven started trying for children she considered having a prenatal test to find out the sex of her baby ... "There is nothing worse than knowing you are going to watch your own child die." Linda became pregnant again some years later, and decided to have the test, even though she knew that again, she would not have an abortion if the baby was male ... A scan revealed there was a 95% chance the baby... (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
New bill aims to educate parents and doctors on Down syndrome and other conditions Oct 10, 2008
Every parent worries about their child s health, but when a doctor says a newborn baby or a developing fetus has a condition such as , the feeling of reaching in the dark for answers could strike some as overwhelming. Fortunately, a new federal law aims to illuminate the answers for both parents and doctors. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Drug companies: No cold medicine for children under 4 Oct 10, 2008
For younger babies, use a soft rubber suction bulb to remove the discharge ... Honey is not recommended for babies younger than one year old ... Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used for babies 6 months or younger, and acetaminophen and ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) can be used for children 6 months and older. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Caregivers wanted Oct 10, 2008
You have to choose to be away from your babies on Christmas. You have to be away from your spouse on your anniversary, says Sue Howard, who heads up the hospitals clinical education program. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Obama purchases half hour of primetime on CBS, also in talks with FOX, NBC... DEVELOPING... Oct 10, 2008
Obama buys half-hour of network primetime--The Live Feed. Obama buys half-hour of network primetime. (The Drudge Report)
Miscarriage hurts next pregnancy Oct 10, 2008
5 times more likely to have a premature baby. The authors said these women should be monitored as well as those who have recurrent miscarriages. (BBC News -- Health)
Dead husband's sperm use fight Oct 10, 2008
She said she and her husband, named only as H, had discussed having another child and talked with other family members about their child having a baby brother or sister. Her lawyers have said despite British law requiring written consent, destruction of the sperm would contravene her human rights. (BBC News -- Health)
Ginseng jabs kill three in Yunnan Oct 10, 2008
The ministry is also trying to dampen fears about melamine poisoning of milk, which has killed four babies and made thousands ill in a months-long scandal. It said that 10,666 babies remained in hospital receiving treatment for renal problems caused by the melamine contamination of baby milk formula. (BBC News -- Health)
Millions of Americans Bring Massage Benefits into the Home Oct 10, 2008
The aging of the baby boom population, and broader knowledge of massage's health benefits among younger generations, like X and Y, are likely driving the trend. The AMTA, which surveyed more than 1,000 adults, reports that respondents aged 45 to 63 had an average of seven massages in a 12-month period, while those 18 to 44 had an average of five. (Pekin Times, IL)
A Democrat not on this blog Oct 10, 2008
Like Bree on Desperate Housewives, Sara Palin was going to fake a pregnancy to hide the fact that her under age unmarried daughter was actually the one having the baby. They were going to hide the poor girl out in Alaska until she had the baby then Sara Palin was going to raise it as her own ... Palin even started wearing one of those fake baby bellies to prepare. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Palin's Troopergate scandal was fabricated by Bill Ayers -- really, read it here first! Oct 10, 2008
And I ve also heard Bill Ayers kills fuzzy baby kittens and puppies and sells them for farm food to support his evil agenda of world dominance. Have you heard that one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Does press support for Obama give him an inappropriate advantage? Oct 10, 2008
Top-rated FOX News views Obama as a Baby Daddy prone to terrorist fist jabs. The New York Times recently analyzed its own record; they ve published 20 tough articles on Obama, compared with 13 on McCain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Unwed mothers not specific to the Delta Oct 10, 2008
Keca wrote on Oct 6, 2008 2:58 PM:" I grew up in Greenville and had a child out of wedlock at age 19. I was in COLLEGE and WORKING at the time. I ONLY applied for Medicaid (not food stamps, not cash assistance, not section 8) because my job at the time (I will not say where I worked when I lived here) did not offer health insurance to cover my pregnancy. I was treated like dirt at the Medicaid office. I was also treated like dirt by so-called friends, so-called Christians at my church (I won't... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Health Buzz: SIDS Risk and Other Health News Oct 10, 2008
A Fan in Your Baby's Room May Reduce SIDS Risk. Putting a fan in your baby's bedroom may , according to a new study, published this month in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine ... Experts believe that SIDS happens as a result of carbon dioxide getting trapped in a baby's airway. (U.S. News & World Report)
Paramedics ready for anything Oct 10, 2008
Covering a 13-town area, the paramedics who work for Emerson Hospital s Advanced Life Support (ALS) service have responded to chest pains, severe trauma and allergic reactions, and are trained to do EKGs, secure airways, treat cardiac arrest and deliver babies. It s a whole different world that s not easily understood until you re up to your elbows in it, said Sarah Harmon, a paramedic of 20 years. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
* Beijing tightens quality regulations for dairy industry Oct 10, 2008
Chinas State Council issued new regulations to tighten quality control of the dairy industry in the wake of the tainted milk crisis, state media said yesterday, as a second lawsuit was filed by parents of a sickened baby ... The baby had been fed formula produced by Sanlu Group Co since his birth ... Earlier this month, parents from Henan Province filed the first known lawsuit against Sanlu, seeking US$22,000 in compensation for medical, travel and other expenses incurred after their... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Larry Kissell understands Oct 10, 2008
Jim Webb wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:52 AM:" To vote Goodwin,Tell me something the Goodwin's have done for this county.He has done nothing.I know Wayne got a good Education on tax money.Wonder if he has paid it back.Mellonie has a special room so her nanny can take care of the baby At tax payers exspence. I guess we paid for the baby Furniture also.Wayne don't know one thing about insurance.He just wants the office because its a stepping stone to the Governors Office.He could care less about... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Melamine contamination in China still a mystery Oct 10, 2008
SHANGHAI: Chen Changhua was enraged when he read melamine, the chemical he sells for a living, was found in baby formula ... "It didn't actually come into my mind immediately. But when I came to my senses I realised my baby was probably drinking this. I suddenly felt faint." ... He said the powdered milk he fed his baby turned out not to be on the black list, but remained disgusted at the entire scenario. (Times of India)
Green Flags! Oct 10, 2008
It s the weekeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddd, BABY ... OAD: Dayumm baby girl you smell good ... baby milk tester or chemist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Small-town values aren't qualification for holding office Oct 10, 2008
he also would tell his kids to have an abortion rather than be dragged down with a baby ... " SayItAintSo wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:46 AM:" Look, I consider myself a conservative when it comes to most things, but I get real tired when people say that democrats are baby killers ... Hes like a little baby who don't get his way or what he wants and he cries about it. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Post-term Pregnancies Risk Infant's Life And Health, Study Shows Oct 10, 2008
14, 2007) Just a few more weeks of pregnancy may mean the difference between life and death for premature babies. While babies born late preterm often are considered healthy, they have higher risks of ... 6, 2007) Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality (death before, during or shortly after birth) than babies born to black or white women, concludes a study published online. (Science Daily)
Chinas Image Sullied by Tainted Milk Oct 10, 2008
The tainted milk found its way into yogurt, ice cream, cakes, cookies, cereals and, most unbelievably for many Chinese parents, who have been ordered by the state to have just one child, powdered baby formula ... The European Union slapped a ban on any baby food originating in China that has even a trace of milk ... It is a story about managers of a major Chinese brand, Sanlu, knowing as early as last December that its powdered baby formula had problems, but doing nothing. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
College president quits Oct 10, 2008
" hobo joe wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:44 PM:Quit your whining you babies. You got rid of her. Now let's see what "you" are capable of doing. Instead of wasting all your working lives worrying about what your peers got that you didn't, how about concentrating on how you can maximize your potential and do your part to build a better school. After all, it's my tax dollars that are paying your salary.Now get to work and earn that money for a change! yeah.. wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:53 PM:wow... wish i... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Obama supports aborting babies Oct 10, 2008
The Illinois Legislature tried to pass a law that would have protected babies by defining anyone who is already born and alive including those who survive an abortion as a person ... But now he says that he didn t vote against it, he was actually for it, that the law was already protecting those babies ... Obama s voting history and deceptive statements on providing care to babies who survive abortions reveal his lack of conscience and ever evolving memory. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Health And Nourishment From Your Own Backyard Oct 10, 2008
Plant what you like to eat: green beans, fresh peas, or crisp baby carrots. Feel free to experiment. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Scientists: Shark's Pup A 'Virgin Birth' Oct 10, 2008
"By the time they could realize what they were looking at, something munched the baby," he said of aquarium workers. The remains of the pup were used for the DNA testing. (KIRO TV, WA)
Belly wraps or cardio to ban baby fat? Oct 10, 2008
Belly wraps or cardio to ban baby fat ... Belly wraps or cardio to ban baby fat ... Yes , it is tru that after you have a baby that you uterus is out of place, and a belly wrap does work. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Are you worried about food tainted with melamine in U.S.? Oct 10, 2008
As I have been reading stories about the 54,000 Chinese babies sickened by the baby milk contaminated with melamine, I have been pained for the families. But I have also been somewhat relieved it wasn t something I would have to worry about personally. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters for Thursday, October 9, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
I wonder, though, whether inquirers will learn that Barack Obama, when he was an Illinois state senator, during three successive years opposed a legislative proposal which would have mandated that babies who were born alive - breathing, and with a heartbeat - during an abortion attempt were to be given medical treatment rather than just placed somewhere out of the way until they died as a result of their neglect. In 2001, the first year that the Born Alive Infant Protection Act was introduced,... (Missoulian, MT)
Nurse’s Notes - Reach out to people who support your choice to breast feed Oct 10, 2008
Every day, researchers present new evidence about the benefits of breast-feeding for both mother and baby ... The benefits for mom include decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, faster postpartum weight loss, and fewer days of missed work to stay home with a sick baby ... Put your baby skin-to-skin immediately after birth: Discuss this with your health care team, letting them know that you would like the baby placed directly on your chest while the baby is dried and assessed, unless there... (Missoulian, MT)
Largest study of U.S. children to begin in January Oct 10, 2008
No, scientists won t have to wait until participating babies grow up for results: Initial data on preterm births could come as early as 2012. Friday s announcement came as the NIH expanded its list of research centers that ultimately will participate. (Missoulian, MT)
Johor Health Dept to monitor for melamine cases Oct 10, 2008
The department is very concerned over the dangers posed by the melamine-tainted products, especially milk for the babies, and we want all departmental stores to cooperate with us. We have also posted teams at all entry points into the state to check any such product entering Johor, she said at her Hari Raya open house here on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Game changers Oct 10, 2008
follow the money baby ... I get the just win baby attitude, but the only thing you get in October that might carry over is confidence ... i see 44-47 wins baby. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Take UGA in a close one Oct 10, 2008
LSU will send TeBaby and Urban Crier sobbing deep into the night. The only people who can stop RJF are Penn Wagers, Steve Shaw and Mark Curles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Longest Day Oct 10, 2008
I predict 91 points and PLAYOFFS BABY. By Russian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DISCUSS • Black Colleges: FAMU wins, Albany State will roll Oct 10, 2008
A blog about football at Historically Black Colleges rsities (HBCU). The entry titled "Winston-Salem no match for FAMU," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DA Blodgett speaks out against Question 2 Oct 10, 2008
"There's no question this is a baby step [for supporters]. Their ultimate goal is the legalization of drugs," he said of Question 2, which he said is being back by Hungarian-born American financial guru and political activist George Soros. If Question 2 passes it is binding legislation and will go into effect eight weeks after the election. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Adoption in South Korea Oct 10, 2008
Just how much, though, is the critical question as the South Korean government is pushing aggressively to increase adoptions by South Koreans and decrease what officials consider the shameful act of sending babies overseas for adoption ... But last year, for the first time, more babies here were adopted by South Koreans than foreigners, as the government announced recently with great fanfare: 1,388 local adoptions compared with 1,264 foreign ones ... "When North Korea taunts South Korea by... (International Herald Tribune)
EG Listings: Oct 10, 2008
KERRIE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE'S BABY AND TOY BAZAAR. Prams, cots, toys etc. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
10,000 Chinese children still sick from milk Oct 10, 2008
The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies and the sickening of about 54,000 other children in China. But the effects of the scandal continue to be felt, forcing the government to deal with festering health and public relations issues. (Globe and Mail)
Plastics ingredient linked to smaller penises Oct 10, 2008
Exposure of expectant mothers to phthalates, a common ingredient in many plastics, has been linked to smaller penis size and incomplete descent of testicles in their baby boys, according to a new research paper that found the chemical also appears to make the overall genital tracts of boys slightly more feminine. The findings are sure to add more controversy to phthalates, a chemical that is added to polyvinyl chloride plastic to make it less brittle, and to many types of personal care products... (Globe and Mail)
Out with the bathwater, hold onto the baby Oct 10, 2008
These are necessary changes, but in making them the Government should not throw out the baby with the bathwater ... au/news/national/out-with-the-bathwater-hold-onto-the-baby/2008/10/10/1223145635874. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Couple suing IVF clinic over male baby Oct 10, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. October 10, 2008 - 7:02PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Paul Newman remembered Oct 10, 2008
It was this celebrated tongue-in-cheek attitude (and of course, those magical baby blue eyes) that enchanted the world. Born in 1925 in Ohio, Newman grew up with a taste for practical jokes and a love for idealism. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Many issues make this election most important Oct 10, 2008
John McCain's slogan is "drill baby drill." McCain ignores the fact only 3 percent of world oil reserves are in the United States. Therefore, oil is our problem, not our solution. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Oct 10, 2008
Hands have been transplanted, as well as thighs and knee bones, and a one-month-old baby girl survived a hand and arm transplant. Transplants of kidneys, lungs, hearts and other tissue are now routine: the only constraint is a shortage of donors. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Complaints 'do not improve NHS' Oct 10, 2008
Page last updated at 00:11 GMT, Friday, 10 October 2008 01:11 UK. Complaints 'do not improve NHS. (BBC News)
Training at Ft. McCoy in Wisconsin (updated Sept. 17) Oct 10, 2008
Our baby girl is growing very quickly and I wish that Chris was here to savor these moments with me ... My sister is getting ready to have her little baby boy pretty soon here so that gives me something to look forward to ... I'm typing this blog as I'm listening to my 1-year-old whining for more juice, my 4-year-old playing with the baby and watching cartoons, and my 8-week-old has just finished yet another feeding. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Government vs. NGOs tobacco case delayed again Oct 10, 2008
The plaintiff's lawyer Christina Widiantarti said Thursday, "As an advocate specializing in defending poor citizens in Jakarta, I believe the poor are the most vulnerable to tobacco because they opt to buy cigarettes rather than milk for their babies, even sometimes neglecting to pay for their children's education.". Tulus Abadi of YLKI previously cited the National Economy and Social Survey from 2003 to 2005. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Another View: We must protect marriage Oct 10, 2008
jeff wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:41 PM:" Dropping down past points 9 through 12[a]-[c] [which deal with accurate information about pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, what to do with an unwanted baby, and the age-appropriateness of materials used for grades earlier than 7], we come to 12[d]: [d] If a school district elects to offer comprehensive sexual health education pursuant to subdivision [a], whether taught by school district personnel or outside consultants, the school district... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Rotten choice Oct 10, 2008
A baby musn't pay for sin of his father. In his opinion article "On at least one issue, Palin disqualifies herself" (Oct. (NJ.com -- Times)
Even Breastfeeding Moms Concerned about Plastic Baby Bottles Oct 10, 2008
(ARA) - Breastfeeding mothers may think they don't need to worry about health concerns linked to plastic baby bottles ... BPA is a chemical used in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastic - the material used to make many baby bottles, sippy cups and other plastic water bottles ... gov. For more information on BPA-free feeding products for baby, parents can go to www. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Health And Nourishment From Your Own Backyard Oct 10, 2008
Plant what you like to eat: green beans, fresh peas, or crisp baby carrots. Feel free to experiment. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Study finds poor children less healthy Oct 10, 2008
The report says babies born to college graduates are more likely to live beyond infancy. These parents are more likely to make sure their children get healthy food and don't live sedentary lives. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The dreaded diagnosis Oct 10, 2008
Society, including the women, tends to regard the female breast as a sex object, occasionally as something to do with babies, and it may not be easy to start thinking of it as the object of health concern, like our teeth or our bowels or our heart. Those women who are pass their childbearing years, and who don't think of themselves as sexually interesting any more, may express this by not showing an interest in the condition of their own breasts, bracketing them in general category of... (iAfrica.com)
Foreign Foods Evade FDA's Watch Oct 10, 2008
FDA's new interim assessment also says that no amount of melamine in baby formula is safe. According to FDA, the agency is "currently unable to establish any level of melamine and melamine-related compounds in infant formula that does not raise public health concerns." FDA adds, "There is too much uncertainty to set a level in infant formula;" In September, FDA advised consumers not to purchase infant formula manufactured in China from Internet sites or other sources. (OMB Watch)
Jolie apparently breastfeeding on W cover Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK -- We ve already seen the baby pictures now see the photo of Angelina Jolie apparently breastfeeding on the cover of W magazine. AP Photo. (KHOU.com, TX)
What’s your story? Oct 10, 2008
Hemmingway responded, For sale: baby shoes, never worn. Smith magazine posed a similar challenge to its readers: Tell your life story in six words. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Milk scandal: 10,000 Chinese kids still ail Oct 10, 2008
Scandal blamed for deaths of four babies, sickening of more than 54,000 others ... The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies and the sickening of more than 54,000 others. (CNN -- Health)
Coming up around town Oct 10, 2008
Items most needed are canned goods, batteries, ices, water, baby food and toiletries, paper goods, and mosquito repellant. Items must be dropped off by Friday, Oct. 10. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Your say: how do we stop the panic? Oct 10, 2008
I don't believe we should be putting a bounty on babies. There are far too many free-loaders in Australia (a large number of welfare beneficiaries are subsidising their incomes with cash)Why are C.E.O.'s paid millions for bad judgment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Georgia income disparity shows up in children's health Oct 10, 2008
The infant mortality rate among Georgia babies born to African-American mothers is more than twice the rates among babies of white or Hispanic mothers. If we could eliminate the black-white gap in infant mortality rates in Georgia, we would save a baby s life almost every day, said Dr. George Rust, director of the National Center for Primary Care at Atlanta s Morehouse School of Medicine, who reviewed the report s findings Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Are you worried about food tainted with melamine in U.S.? Oct 10, 2008
As I have been reading stories about the 54,000 Chinese babies sickened by the baby milk contaminated with melamine, I have been pained for the families. But I have also been somewhat relieved it wasn t something I would have to worry about personally. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
China calls for "unbiased, scientific, fair treatment" of dairy products Oct 10, 2008
The Sanlu Group, a leading Chinese dairy producer based in northern Hebei Province, admitted on Sept. 12 that it had found some of its baby milk powder products were contaminated with melamine. Contaminated baby formula has left more than 53,000 with urinary tract problems, including kidney stones. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's State Council issued a series of quality control regulations for dairy products on Thursday. The move was prompted by the country's contaminated milk scandal. • China sets limit on melamine levels in dairy products Oct 10, 2008
BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Health Ministry has issued new safety standards for dairy foods following the scandal of melamine-contaminated milk products that sickened thousands of babies ... More than 50,000 babies were sickened as a result of consuming contaminated milk powder. (Xinhuanet, China)
