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View's Ling Returns to Talk About Miscarriage
December 8, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Journalist Lisa Ling says she felt like a "complete failure" after suffering a miscarriage six months ag. more »»
AAP: Probiotics may have some benefits for kids
November 30, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — A leading medical group says there's some evidence that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. more »»
GM recalls midsize pickups for child seat problem
November 24, 2010 DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and Isuzu are recalling more than 192,000 midsize pickups to fix a problem with child safety seat anchors. more »»
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs
November 23, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety and Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. announced a voluntary recall of 90,000 Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware. more »»
Pediatricians group offers tips on antibiotic use
November 17, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's Get Smart About Antibiotics week and it's offering advice on how to avoid overusing these important medicines. more »»
Window shades, blinds recalled amid safety review
November 11, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The death of a toddler who strangled in a window shade cord spurred a huge recall Wednesday, even as the industry crafts a better standard to make window coverings in American home... more »»
School nutrition bill could be revived in Congress
November 10, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama's campaign for healthier school lunches could be revived in Congress after two key Democrats said they will drop opposition to using funding from food... more »» 
Sex, drugs more common in hyper-texting teens
November 10, 2010 ATLANTA (AP) — Teens who text 120 times a day or more — and there seems to be a lot of them — are more likely to have had sex or used alcohol and drugs than kids who don't send as many messages,... more »» 
Britax Recalls 23,000 Infant Car Seats
November 5, 2010 Britax Child Safety Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Thursday of 23,000 Chaperone infant car seats. more »» 
Review: 'Megamind' is more of a mini retread
November 3, 2010 A dastardly super-villain who turned evil because of a bad upbringing finds himself seduced to the good side to defeat an even badder gu. more »» 
Disney teen star Demi Lovato in treatment center
November 3, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Disney teen star Demi Lovato has entered a treatment center to deal with problems including an eating disorder and cutting hersel. more »» 
Dollar Tree Recalls Halloween Lanterns
October 29, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have announced a voluntary recall of nearly 700,000 pumpkin, ghost and skull halloween lantern. more »»
Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for depression
October 25, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — An influential medical group says pediatricians should routinely screen new mothers for depression. Depression isn't just bad for moms: It can also harm their babies. more »»
Graco Recalls 2 Million Strollers
October 21, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, G. more »» 
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
October 19, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Munchkin Inc. of North Hills, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of 34,000 Bathtub Subs. more »»
Children Under 5 at High Risk for Accidental Drug Ingestion
October 14, 2010 A new Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) study found that two-thirds (6. more »»
NY seeks to ban sugary drinks from food stamps
October 7, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers on food stamps would not be allowed to spend them on sugar-sweetened drinks under an obesity-fighting proposal being floated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. more »»
Supreme court: Does father's pain trump free speech?
October 7, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices, in a rare public display of sympathy, strongly suggested Wednesday they would like to rule for a dead Marine's father against fundamentalist church members... more »»
Family files lawsuit over 'Transformers 3' injury
October 6, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — The family of a woman left with brain damage after an accident during the filming of "Transformers 3" has filed a lawsuit against the movie's makers. more »»
No sign of bug problems at infant-formula plant last winter
October 6, 2010 STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — Federal inspectors who were at a Michigan infant-formula plant last winter discovered no significant problems, months before the company found beetles near the production line. more »» |
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