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Pregnancy warning on alcohol products

www.scoop.co.nz — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:15:49 UTC

Alcohol Healthwatch is pleased that, after more than a decade of dithering, there will finally be a pregnancy warning on all alcohol products in Australia and New Zealand.

Study Identifies Strategies to Reduce Maternity, Child Deaths (ContributorNetwork)

old.news.yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:46:11 UTC

The World Health Organization released findings from a three-year study on interventions to prevent death in mothers during pregnancy and childbirth and also deaths in children under five. Here are study results and how they affect parents. According to the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child...

Childhood Hunger Deserves More Attention (ContributorNetwork)

old.news.yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:46:02 UTC

You almost always see something on the television news every day in one manner or another about childhood obesity. However, it seems that the holiday season is the only time where you really hear any sort of emphasis on the epidemic of childhood hunger. It's quite the terrible thought to think that...

Hilary Duff's Fit & Flexible Pregnancy

Marsha Takeda-Morrison — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:26:41 UTC

One thing's for sure - Hilary Duff believes in an active pregnancy! As she often is, the mom-to-be was seen leaving an exercise studio - this time it was a Pilates class in Toluca Lake, Calif. on Thursday (December 15). And her attention to fitness is paying off. Hilary recently told E! ...

Happy 4th Birthday Nell Burton!

Kirstin Mirtich — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:14:46 UTC

Name: Nell Burton Date of Birth: December 15, 2007 Parents: Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton Siblings: Billy Raymond, 8 Facts: Nell was born in Central London, England Her mother named her after all the "Helens" in her side of the family ...

Rob Kardashian: Pregnant Kourtney "Is the Best Mother"

www.usmagazine.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:10:29 UTC

Kourtney Kardashian is a reality star, fashion empress and author. But the role she takes most seri[...]

NYC Sees Drop in Child Obesity; Can Other Cities Do Same? (HealthDay)

old.news.yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:07:16 UTC

THURSDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- In what might serve as a hopeful sign for all children in the United States, a new study finds that obesity rates among New York City's school children have dropped slightly in the past five years, particularly among the youngest. Although the absolute decline...

Recession Hurting Parent-Child Ties, Survey Finds (HealthDay)

old.news.yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:07:09 UTC

THURSDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- The recent recession took a toll on parent-child ties, with parents who were under financial strain reporting that they felt less connected to their kids and kids saying they were less likely to act with generosity, a new study finds. Researchers from University...

Obesity Rates Fall Among New York City School Kids

children.webmd.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:34:44 UTC

New research documents a 5.5% drop in the number of obese children in kindergarten through eighth grade in New York City's public schools from 2006-2007 to 2010-1011. Since 1970, the rate of childhood obesity in the U.S. has tripled. There has been a hint that these rates were leveling off in New York...

First Glimpse Of Ty Burrell's Daughter Frances!

Jenny Schafer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:56:20 UTC

What a cutie! Funnyman Ty Burrell got a surprise visit from his daughter Frances on the set of hit TV show, Modern Family , on Tuesday (December 13) in Los Angeles. Ty and his wife Holly announced the adoption of their baby girl in March of last year. ...

Vote for Your Favorite Tweeting Mama at LilSugar

Francoise Shirley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:50:33 UTC

Holy tweeting mamas, Batman! The past year saw celebrity parents take to Twitter in record numbers to share everything from mundane parental and pregnancy complaints to the exciting introduction of their precious lil ones to the world. Whether you appreciate Jessica Simpson's candor about...

Seth Rogen Says No To Kids...For Now

Shayla Perry — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:28:07 UTC

Seth Rogen has a lot to celebrate this year. After marrying the love of his life, Lauren Miller , the funnyman learned that his latest film, 50/50 was nominated for a Golden Globe; something he never thought would happen. So is fatherhood next on the actor's list of milestones? Not according...

Garcelle Beauvais & Her Dapper Duo

Kirstin Mirtich — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:40:46 UTC

Such a gorgeous family. Women In Trouble actress Garcelle Beauvais was photographed with her handsome 4-year-old twin sons Jax and Jaid at the premiere of Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3 in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday (December 14). Top Story? (feature...

Jay-Z Joins Beyonce On Her Pregnancy Diet

Marsha Takeda-Morrison — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:39:48 UTC

We've heard about how excited Jay-Z is to have a baby on the way with Beyonce , and now it appears the music mogul is supporting his pregnant wife by dieting with her. According to Us the parents-to-be are maintaining a "partially vegan diet." "Jay's trying to be disciplined,...

Vanessa Minnillo: "Babies Are The Next Natural Step"

Lisa Estall — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:34:23 UTC

Vanessa Minnillo says having children with Nick Lachey is the "next natural step". However the actress, who recently changed her last name to Lachey, says she's in no hurry to get pregnant. She says , "Babies are] the next natural step. But, God willing, it will happen. It's not a...

Bid rejected to reinstate Octomom doc's license (AP)

old.news.yahoo.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:11:30 UTC

LOS ANGELES - A judge refused Thursday to reinstate the medical license of the fertility doctor who helped Octomom Nadya Suleman have octuplets, saying the state medical board's revocation was the appropriate action. Superior Court Judge James Chalfant rejected the bid by lawyers for Dr. Michael Kamrava,...

Nicole Kidman Opens Boutique, Says Sunday Is "Obsessed" With Fashion

Jenny Schafer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:44:21 UTC

Following the success of Courteney Cox 's boutique to benefit the EBMRF , mom-of-four Nicole Kidman is opening her own store which will include products from Max Daniel, Kidkraft and Vintage Hermes. All of the proceeds will go toward the Stanford Women's Cancer Center , a...

Brooke Burke & Family: Disney On Ice Darlings

Kirstin Mirtich — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:34:46 UTC

Dancing With The Stars co-host Brooke Burke and her former Baywatch hubby David Charvet were spotted with their two children Heaven Rain , 4, and Shaya Braven , 3, as well as Brooke's daughter Sierra , 9, at Disney on Ice Presents Toy Story 3 in Los Angeles,...

Sleep Apnea Treatment May Lower Heart Risks

www.webmd.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:22:21 UTC

Dec. 15, 2011 -- In addition to improving sleep, an effective treatment for sleep apnea can also improve blood pressure and other risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, new research shows. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, helps patients with sleep apnea breathe...

{Recipe} Dizzy Dreidel Cookies

momfluential — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:24:43 UTC

I've adapted this recipe from my grandmother's classic vanilla/chocolate pinwheel cookie recipe.In place of the melted chocolate, we used a few drops of blue gel food coloring to tint half the dough blue. Add flour and baking powder alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Knead dough lightly by hand...