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The world through a newborn's senses
Newborns arrive in this world somewhat half-baked or, in the more measured words of evolutionary anthropologist Wanda Trevathan of the University of New Mexico, "a little unfinished, if you will." Parents declare them beautiful, these wailing bundles of...
Tags: Science and Technology, Science, University of Washington, University of New Mexico
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Seeking magic in a bottle
Special to the TribuneAlmost everywhere you look, you're bombarded with advertisements shilling products that promise "energy," "pep" and "vigor" — all with little to no side effects. You can buy the products at any convenience or grocery store or by mail order. With the...Tags: Coca-Cola Co., Herbal Medicines, Herbal Supplements, Drugs and Medicines, Dietary Supplements
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Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum, Blumenthal Applauds (Of Course)
The anti-caffeination movement (which includes Connecticut's ever-energetic U.S. Sen. Dick Blumenthal) seems to have scored a mini-victory. Wrigley has announced that it's pulling (at least for now) its "Alert Energy Caffeine Gum" from the store...Tags: Food and Drug Administration
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Give immigrants healthcare access: U.S. kid doctors
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A group representing U.S. pediatricians said this week that its members should pay special attention to the healthcare needs of immigrant children and support health insurance for all - regardless of legal status. "It doesn'...Tags: Immigration, Culture, Politics, Migration, Social Sciences
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Wrigley holds off on caffeinated gum as FDA reviews caffeine
Less than a week after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would investigate the safety of added caffeine in U.S. food and beverage products, Wrigley North America has decided to put its bid to market a caffeinated gum on hold out of...Tags: Agriculture, Energy Drinks, Dietary Supplements, Food Industry, Taurine (dietary supplement)
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Consider lighter baseballs for young pitchers: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Practicing with lighter baseballs may help teen pitchers improve their throwing speeds while also reducing the risk of overuse injuries, a small study from Taiwan suggests. After 10 weeks of training, young players who had...Tags: College Baseball, Science and Technology, Research, Sports, Baseball
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Local Voices: Naperville, Lisle and Aurora
Letters to the editor from Naperville, Lisle and Aurora residents. Speed risks The proposed change in Illinois' speed limit from 65 to 70 miles per hour on tollways and interstate highways increases the risk of damage. The approximately 8 percent...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, National Rifle Association of America, Science and Technology, Politics, Federal Aviation Administration
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Plan B contraception and Obama's betrayal of women
President Obama spit his game, as the kids say, when he spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at a Planned Parenthood conference a little over a week ago: “You’re making me blush,” he cooed to their thunderous applause. “I love you back.&...
Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Science and Technology, Kathleen Sebelius, Birth Control, Health Treatments
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Many kids with suicide on the mind have guns in the home
Los Angeles TimesMore than 17 percent of children considered to be at risk of committing suicide have guns in the home that could make a passing destructive impulse deadly, and between 15 percent and 30 percent of those adolescents told researchers they had access to...Tags: Suicide, The Ohio State University, Science and Technology, Research, Interior Policy
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Avoid spring sports injuries through careful training
With the arrival of spring comes a new season of baseball, softball, track and field. This also means that kids need to be prepared to play. Professional ballplayers spend 4-6 weeks in spring training preparing for the season, but for many kids the...Tags: College Baseball, Sports, Baseball, Spring Training, Ibuprofen (drug)
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Connecticut Lags In Mental Health Screening For Children
The Hartford CourantSelenia Velez remembers the near-daily phone calls from the pre-school, alerting her that her 2-year-old son had acted out aggressively and needed to be picked up immediately. The calls went on for months, as Velez, 27, of Hartford, and her husband...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health and Safety at School, Social Sciences, Health and Medical Professionals, Yale-New Haven Hospital
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Children's Chatter: Your toddler and finger foods
Contributing WriterAround the four- to six-month mark, your child can start to eat some solid foods, including finger foods. The transition to solid foods starts with foods like cereals and then progresses to foods like veggies and meat. Some parents have some questions...
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