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AIDS in 2008: Much accomplished, much to do

December 1, 2008 on 9:51 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off When we commemorated the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, we had little to celebrate.

Robots that fetch could help disabled at home

December 1, 2008 on 3:45 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off It took Norma Margeson a few minutes to learn to control the skinny metal robot. But instead of viewing it as a machine, she soon warmed up to it as a companion.

Holidays challenges for those with eating issues

December 1, 2008 on 2:38 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Kris Shock pulled a tray of sugar cookies from the oven and sat down with her son to frost them. Then, she did something that might have been unthinkable for her a few years ago: she took a bite. Shock, like millions of people across the country, is recovering from an eating disorder; long holiday seasons often present a mine-field of challenges. But there are strategies to get through them.

FDA sets ’safe’ melamine levels in baby formula

November 29, 2008 on 2:51 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off After first saying that they could not determine a threshold for the safe amount of certain toxic chemicals in infant formula, Food and Drug Administration officials said Friday that trace amounts are safe.

7 ways to help your baby fall asleep

November 28, 2008 on 2:16 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.