Birth Control News
- Apples consumed during pregnancy might protect newborns from asthma Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:01PMLOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 (PNA/Xinhua) -- If women often eat apples during pregnancy, their offspring might have lower rates of asthma, a new study showed. The study, conducted by Dutch researchers, was based on the analysis of 1,253 children from before birth to age 5.
- Report: Twins owner Carl Pohlad dies Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:59PMTwin Cities businessman Carl Pohlad, whose holdings include the Minnesota Twins, United Properties and financial services firm Marquette Fianancial, has died, according to news reports.
- Stephen R Covey Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:51PMThere comes a time in every professional’s life when putting in 90-hour weeks at work and devoting the remaining hours to family and sleep makes him reach a point which the Japanese refer to as karoshi (that is, sudden death from excessive work).
- Cloud over imperial anniversary in Japan Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:54PMTOKYO: Emperor Akihito marks two decades on the Japanese throne tomorrow, but the anniversary is set to pass quietly given the poor health of the royal family that some officials blame on internal squabbling.
- Plea Deal Delayed For Woman Accused Of Killing Newborn Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:44PMAttorneys for a former Colorado woman accused in the death of her newborn in Colorado have one week to finalize a plea agreement with prosecutors or the case may be scheduled for trial.
- Feature Story Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:15PMJust as families go through good times and bad times, the Crisis Nursery of Wright County has had its ups and downs.
- Annual Quiz Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:28AM THE QUESTIONS
- Pacquiao wife gives birth to baby girl Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:11AMGENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Dionisia Pacquiao was so happy upon learning her daughter-in-law Jinkee gave birth at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday (10:37 p.m. Manila time) to a baby girl at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Hospital.
- New law gives Maine-born adoptees access to original birth certificates Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:06AM AUGUSTA and#8212; Tomorrow, Jan. 1, a state law goes into effect allowing any Maine-born adult adoptee the right to view his or her original birth certificate.
- Virginity Pledges Don’t Change Sexual Behavior Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:23AMWhile teenagers’ pledges to remain a virgin until marriage may make them feel good about their sexuality choices, it apparently does little in actually changing their sexual behavior. A new study just published suggests that such premarital abstinence pledges are simply ineffective.
- Police log Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:11AM• Joan Dean, 32, of 62 Oak St., on charges of failure to provide correct name, address and date of birth and unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 8:12 p.m. Monday at that address.
- Julia Roberts was born with a beautiful smile Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:14PM From sneers to full-blown smiles, our facial expressions are hardwired into our genes, suggests a new study.
- Abstinence pledge ineffective, study shows Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:13PM BALTIMORE, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Teens signing pledges to remain virgins until marriage are likely to engage in premarital sex and more likely not to use birth control, U.S. researchers report.
- the Simpler life Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:33PMIn 1950, my grandmother was 32, one year younger than I am today. She was the mother of five children and wife to a husband [...]
- Virginity Pledge Doesn’t Stop Teen Sex Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:02PMTeenagers who take virginity pledges are no less sexually active than other teens, according to a new study.
- Updated 12/29: Skokie seeks new health director Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 11:59AM A new public health director of Skokie is scheduled to be announced after the new year after Lowell Huckleberry, who held the job for more than 26 years, retired in September.
- Simpler life Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 1:52AMIn 1950 my grandmother was 32, one year younger than I am today.
- Christmas Wishes: Readers share what their hearts most desire Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 1:33AMWhat is your greatest wish? We asked our readers to tell us what they would ask for if they got one wish in exchange for giving up their Christmas presents this year and next year.
- Woman knows her grapes Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:26AMKids play at many games of what they want to be when they grow up.
- Founding Mothers Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:12AMThe stay-at-home feminists of La Leche league.
- Growing coalition taking on teen pregnancy Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:43PMHealthy Futures Alliance is looking to lawmakers to give teens more information in schools.
- Young students often most vulnerable to toxic air Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:30PMFrom the front door of the aged brick school, the 4-year-olds at Wyandotte Early Childhood Center can spot the cottony plumes from the smokestacks of a refinery just over the trees.
- Schools Closed Monday Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 9:39PMContinuing snow Sunday night prompted school officials close schools for Monday.
- Lead-paint case the latest battleground in war over limit on non-economic damages Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 8:09PMKelly Green’s early childhood diet included the lead paint found on the walls of 1547 Montpelier St., the Northeast Baltimore property her family called home.
- Gandhi director stable after fall Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:49PMRICHARD Attenborough was in a stable condition yesterday after suffering a fall at his home, a hospital spokesman has said.
- Background Note: Malawi Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:47PMGeography Area: 118,484 sq. km. (45,747 sq. mi.); land the size of Pennsylvania, with a lake the size of Vermont. Cities: Capital --Lilongwe. Other cities --Blantyre (the commercial capital), Zomba, Mzuzu.
- The Council on Foreign Relations Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:32PMMS. MITCHELL: Welcome. This is so wonderful for me to see all of you, many of you friends, many of you sons and daughters of friends. I am Andrea Mitchell from NBC News, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, and you all know our very special guest, the Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.
- Baby boom among badlyeducated women after Government increased benefits Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:24PMIncreases to child benefits triggered a baby boom of an additional 45000 children in a year according to academics.
- Attenborough in hospital after fall Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:05PM Lord Attenborough was in a stable condition yesterday after suffering a fall at his home, a hospital spokesman has said.
- America plans to adminster birth control to wild horses Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:29PMAn American land management programme is planning to capture 575 wild horses this month and administer contraceptives in order to control population growth
- San Jose man dies after police use Taser on him Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 8:27AMPolice are investigating the death of a San Jose man who passed away after authorities used a Taser to try to control him.
- Holland Sets Moratorium on Wind Farms Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:44AMThe Holland Town Board on Dec. 10 instituted a six-month moratorium on wind farms. Supervisor Michael Kasprzyk said the hold was put in place so the board could review recommendations from the planning committee on how to deal with proposals from wind farm companies.
- New York State Police Honor DePlato Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:44AMTrooper Joseph DePlato of Elma, who serves as the school resource officer for the Iroquois School District, was honored this month for 25 years of service with the New York State Police.
- Village Hears Arguments Against Downsizing Board Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:43AMWhile heavy battles have been waged in some communities on proposals to downsize their respective town or village boards, the discussion in East Aurora has mostly been a quiet one. In November, board members, at the urging of Mayor Clark Crook, agreed to hold a public hearing to welcome input from citizens on holding a full referendum on downsizing. That hearing was held Mon., Dec. 15, and most ...
- Marilla Supervisor Gertz Hospitalized After Fighting Fire [Updated Dec. 19] Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:43AMGeorge Gertz, the Marilla Town Supervisor and an assistant chief with the Marilla Volunteer Fire Co., is being treated for first, second and third degree burns. The injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. Gertz sustained the burns while fighting a house fire at 2437 Eldridge Road, Marilla on Wed., Dec. 17.
- Residents Blast Marilla Board Over Highway Department Scandal Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:43AMThe Marilla Town Board came under siege at its Thurs., Dec. 11 meeting as several speakers lambasted council members for alleged incompetence in dealing with the theft of money and services by former highway superintendent, the late David Pierce.
- Machine Fire Forces Evacuation of Moog Building Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:43AMA fire in Plant 20 at the Jamison Road complex of Moog, Inc. brought emergency crews to the scene and forced employees to evacuate the building. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 15.
- Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 5:26PMAlcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those...
- Frustratingly funny white elephant gifts Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 5:07PMHere are some ideas for affordable gag presents this season.
- Nursing Homes: 10 Best States for Overall Staffing Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 4:11PMThe health and happiness of residents and the quality and stability of staffing are intertwined.
- Nursing Homes: 10 Best States for Nurse Staffing Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:56PMResidents generally do better the more time spent being cared for by registered nurses.
- Nursing Homes: 10 Best States on Key Quality Measures Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:56PMMedical care was one of the 10 quality measures used in judging nursing homes.
- Nursing Homes: 10 Worst States for Overall Staffing Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:41PMLow nurse turnover and high quality of nursing care are vital to the well being of home residents.
- Nursing Homes: 10 Worst States for Nurse Staffing Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:41PMHow many hours a day are home residents under the direct care of a registered nurse?
- Babies born in the fall are more likely to get asthma, study finds Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:39PMHow, when and where a child is born may all play a role in lifetime asthma risk, new studies suggest.
- Cameroon: Eden Goes Sunday Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:31PMThe English language tabloid, EDEN, has just launched its Sunday edition of the paper. "The Sunday Eden" hit the newsstands Sunday, October 14. Unlike the black and red colours that the regular Monday and Wednesday editions carry, "The Sunday Eden" is blue and black.
- Mesquite: Year Round Water Conservation begins in January Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 12:17AMBeginning in January, the city of Mesquite will implement several year-round water conservation measures that will govern water usage even if there is no official drought. These changes are part of the city’s water conservation and drought contingency plan.
- Will Christian mom lose daughter to lesbian? Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 11:34PMThe decision by the U.S. Supreme Court this week not to hear the case of Lisa Miller v. Janet Jenkins may, effectively, send a Christian mother to jail for not sharing Thanksgiving – and her 6-year-old daughter – with her former lesbian partner.
- QUICK CLICKS: Local news briefs for Saturday, Dec. 13 Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 11:31PMH-E-B is sponsoring its 19th annual Waco Feast of Sharing dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd.
- Community Hospital Anderson receives positive report Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 10:32PMCommunity Hospital Anderson’s New Generations Birth Place recently received high marks on a national assessment of maternity practices in infant nutrition and care, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.