After a slow summer, autumn brings us lots of health-related events in the form of awareness campaigns, observances as well as podcasts and webchats. Once again, I’ve compiled a list which I think might be interesting to out BOL readers.
EVENTS ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Society
October is National Spina [...]
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During the month of May, several international as well as US health observances are scheduled. Once again, I’ve prepared a shortlist of these events that might be of interest to BOL readers.
On women’s health
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month sponsored by Advocates for Youth
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation
10 to [...]
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What’s in Your Food?
A Closer Look at Dried Fruits & Nuts
As many parents are opting for healthier meals and treats, it means making a bee-line for the produce aisle or for the sundries like raisins, figs and, when allergies aren?t at issue, nuts. They?re fresh (or dried). They?re all-natural. They allow you to encourage good [...]
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