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2002 data show that an estimated 16 percent of children and adolescents ages 6-19 are overweight, and the numbers are growing with the size of Big Mac each passing year.
The public has already been made aware of this growing epidemic. Childhood obesity has been linked to the risk of many adult-onset diseases such as […]
This is to say “hello and welcome” to the relatively new(er) blogs at b5media, mine included!
A few months back b5 media introduced its first "Green" blog, Daily Tomorrow. Ali is doing a great job over there, so go check her out. Scott is reporting on men's health issues from a "manly" point of view […]
Canadian parents, be aware:
There is a car seat recall for products manufactured and sold in Canada between Nov. 1, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2005:
* Cosco Alpha Omega: 22C15BNP, 22C15CRK, 22C15ROR, 22C15TUX, in 22C26BNG, 22C26GRH
* Cosco Alpha Omega Elite: 22C51HMR, 22C51TRP, 22155CSPH
* Eddie Bauer 3 in 1: 22C75AFD, 22C75ARD, 22C75EBN, 22C75MPB, 22C76SHL
* Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3 […]
Chrysler LLC is recalling these vehicles:
Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years
Jeep Wrangler SUVs
2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs
Dodge Avenger sedans 2008
Chrysler Sebring convertibles 2008
CBS Denver reports the potential issues and problems found with these models.
For more information, owners can contact Chrysler at (800) 853-1403.
Tags: chrysler, recall, vehicles, SUVs, dodge, grand cherokees, jeep […]
Soups and chili mixes made by Harry & David Hearthside contain undeclared milk.
Harry & David Operations Corp. is recalling “Harry and David Hearthside
Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix” due to undeclared milk.
The product was distributed throughout the United States through Harry and
David stores beginning March 5, 2007.
The recalled “Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili
Mix” […]
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Cadbury Schweppes announced a Britain-wide recall of its Dairy Milk Double Choc packs because these bars “MAY contain traces of nuts” - and this warning is missing from packaging labels of thousands of bars.
You can clearly identify the packs since 250g packaging bears the phrase “win a prize and a half” (as pictured).
The company warns […]
September is a busy back-to-school month for parents and students alike… actually mid-August was probably crazier with buying school supplies, clothes (…have you been to Walmart? Those “for-school” shelves were all but empty), handling new schools and classmates. Parents also have to deal with car-pools and schedules anew for everyone in the family and getting […]
Maricar of Keeping the Castle kept up with listing the product recalls that came out last week, all in one day! Apparently there’s more than one Fisher-Price toy that contained hazardous materials.
Fisher-Price Bongo Band Toys have lead paint.
Barbie accessory toys from Mattel have lead paid.
And in a scare that’s linked to lung disease, butter-flavored […]
We don’t want to give our children junk food. So why let them have ‘junk sleep’?
School started only three weeks ago, but our school-age children already have a load of after-school activities or part-time jobs and tons of homework to do each night. And yet, kids do have to wake up early for another day […]
Health matters for children from infancy to adolescence.
Written by Grace Ibay, M.H.S. [email] for b5media.
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