Naptime Helps Babies Remember
Friday, February 26th, 2010Naps are important for infant learning. They help children’s developing brains retain information according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson found that infants who have daytime naps are more likely to exhibit an advanced level of learning called abstraction, which is the ability to detect a pattern contained in [...]
Pediatricians call for a choke-proof hot dog
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Your typical hot dogs are hazardous to your health what with all of the fat, sodium and preservatives. But now, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants foods like hot dogs to come with a warning label and not because of their nutritional risks. Because they pose a choking hazard to babies and children. Which is [...]
Beer good for your Bones?
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010It used to be that milk was the only drink that was supposed to be good for your bones. But maybe a beer or three can be good for your bones too. Beer may help keep bones strong because it’s a rich source of dietary silicon, which contributes to bone mineral density. But the amount [...]
Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010You’ve probably heard about Mercury in Tuna. Our waters are so polluted, it isn’t new news, but tests on over 300 samples of canned tuna from the top three brands in the United States revealed that more than half contained mercury levels above what’s considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. Researchers from the University [...]
USDA tightens requirements for school lunch safety
Friday, February 5th, 2010The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced some new steps Thursday to “assure the safety and quality of food” purchased for the National School Lunch Program. The measures include such things as tightening requirements on companies that supply ground beef to schools, testing the beef more often and more thoroughly, and improving communications within the USDA [...]
