Fatty foods may help pilots concentrate
Running a marathon, grab a carbohydrate bar. Lifting weights, gulp a protein shake. But climbing into a fighter jet? Butter-soaked lobster might help.
Continue Reading October 7th, 2009
Stay-at-home moms younger, poorer
Move over, June Cleaver. Stay-at-home moms today are more likely to be younger, lower income, Hispanic or foreign born than their working counterparts.
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Many parents wary of swine, seasonal flu shots
Parents agree: Making sure kids wash hands and eat right is very important for keeping them healthy during swine flu season. Getting vaccinated? Not so much.
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FDA sees no safety issues with Pfizer HIV drug
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday an HIV drug from Pfizer appears safe for expanded use in patients who have not already taken other drugs to combat the virus.
Continue Reading October 7th, 2009
Girl’s death renews psychiatric drug debate
A woman accused of giving her young daughter an overdose of prescription drugs is asking a judge to bar testimony about her alleged history of getting more pills than prescribed for the girl.
Continue Reading October 6th, 2009