Arsenic found in some infant formula, cereal bars

Arsenic found in some infant formula, cereal bars

Worrisome levels of arsenic have been found in two infant formulas that contain organic brown rice syrup as a main ingredient, researchers reported Thursday. Arsenic was also found in some cereal bars that contain organic brown rice syrup.

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Maryland seeks to improve support for mothers to breast-feed

Maryland seeks to improve support for mothers to breast-feed

Recommendations may include banning formula samples at hospitals and offering education programs

Breast-feeding didn't come easy at first for Sharalyn Webre, who struggled through five months with her first child.

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One in 10 U.S. kids have alcoholic parent: study

One in 10 U.S. kids have alcoholic parent

 

More than one in 10 U.S. children live with an alcoholic parent and are at increased risk of developing a host of health problems of their own, according to a new government study released on Thursday.

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Salt therapy: A cure for breathing and skin problems?

Salt therapy: A cure for breathing and skin problems?

 

At spas opening up in Florida and throughout the country, clients sit in special rooms infused with high concentrations of salt. They say it opens up their sinuses, drains mucus, reduces swelling of the bronchial tubes and boosts their immune systems.

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Alzheimer's: Trouble sleeping could affect memory later on, study finds

Alzheimer's: Trouble sleeping could affect memory later on

 

People who have trouble sleeping may be at higher risk of developing memory problems, new research shows. Also, those who woke frequently in the night had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Erectile drugs might help premature ejaculation
Erectile drugs might help premature ejaculation

 

Doctors caution not overreacting to kids' wetting problems
Doctors caution against overreacting to kids' wetting problems

 

Republicans backed mandates before current birth-control fight
Before current birth-control fight, Republicans backed mandates

 


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