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New Jersey approves mandatory HIV tests for babies
Acting Governor Richard Codey signed a law that will require babies of mothers with HIV and those of unknown status to be tested. It also makes HIV testing part of routine prenatal care for all pregnant women instead of doctors just offering to perform the test.
The law, [...]
Secondhand smoke may cause increased allergy risk in children
Secondhand smoke has been proven to cause an increase in asthma symptoms with young children, but a new study now shows that it may also increase the risk of developing some allergies. Dr. Eva Lannero of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and other Swedish researchers tested [...]
Santa Claus used Chad McMaster to deliver the gift of a liver transplant to his grandmother Patricia Middleton. She suffered with chronic liver disease for many years before finally needing the transplant. According to his grandmother, Chad was a perfect match out of all of the family members who volunteered to be donors.
During [...]
A Nebraska family got the ultimate Secret Santa present, $2000. Bill Bradley, a construction worker, received a box at work Friday that contained an envelope full of money. It came from Santa with no other return address information.
Instead of getting $20 each for Christmas, the Bradleys four children and one grandchild will now [...]
While one would think that most women are overjoyed at the thought of impending motherhood, for some it can be a very stressful time. Will I be a good mother? How and when do I tell my boss? Do I want to take extra time after the baby is born? Can we afford [...]
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