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    Jun 14, 2013 |Story| SFL

  1. Trampoline parks gaining bounce in South Florida

    Indoor trampoline parks are gaining altitude across South Florida, as people are jumping to try them out.
    Indoor trampoline parks are gaining altitude across South Florida, as people are jumping to try them out. Off the Wall Trampoline Fun Center in Coconut Creek opened April 28 in a former Publix and joins two parks that began business last year: Planet...

    Tags: Miramar, Gymnastics, Coconut Creek, Sprained Ankle, North Lauderdale

    2. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. The road to Dadville

    Hugh Weber, a political adviser turned marketer from South Dakota, is a thoughtful guy whose innate appreciation for absurdities (such as politics) also makes him a very funny new dad.
    Hugh Weber, a political adviser turned marketer from South Dakota, is a thoughtful guy whose innate appreciation for absurdities (such as politics) also makes him a very funny new dad. When his first child was born four years ago (he and his wife also...

    Tags: Psychologists, Family, Health and Medical Professionals, Social Media

    3. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  3. Q & A: OTC morning-after pill sales coming, but not yet

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away — but after a decade-plus fight, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a series of court rulings, the Obama administration has agreed to let the Plan B One-Step brand of emergency contraception sell over the counter to anyone of any age.
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away — but after a decade-plus fight, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a series of court rulings, the Obama...

    Tags: Kathleen Sebelius, Barack Obama, Health Treatments, Jay Carney, Washington, DC

    4. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. For our kids' sake, food safety must be a priority

    As a pediatrician, my No. 1 concern is to keep children safe and healthy. Inside the walls of my office, I can provide services and counseling to help do just that, whether by giving an infant her first childhood vaccine, providing a mental health...

    Tags: Justice System, Food Industry, Lawyers, Food and Drug Administration, Judges

    5. Jun 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Study finds nearly half of Americans not drinking enough water

    Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water.
    Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water. "I can get behind it if it's Evian and it's always with me," said the owner of a wedding DJ business. "But I'd really rather...

    Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Issues, Water, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    6. May 29, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  6. New guidelines for treating ear infections

    The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media, which is doctor-speak for an ear infection.
    The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media, which is doctor-speak for an ear infection. An ear infection is one of the most common maladies of early childhood and also one of...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Earache, Ear Infection, Ibuprofen (drug), Viral Diseases and Infections

    7. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Pooling resources to keep everyone safe in the water

    Jerry Huang left his wheelchair at the side of the pool before gliding through more than 400 meters of water at this year's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge. From beginners to experts, people of all abilities swam laps to raise money for free swimming lessons for children and for people with disabilities.
    Jerry Huang left his wheelchair at the side of the pool before gliding through more than 400 meters of water at this year's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge. From beginners to experts, people of all abilities swam laps to raise money for free swimming lessons...

    Tags: Conservation, Sports, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Apple iPad, Environmental Issues

    8. May 29, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. Bicycle helmet laws linked to fewer child deaths

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. states that require children and teenagers to wear helmets report fewer deaths involving bicycles and cars, according to a new study.
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    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. states that require children and teenagers to wear helmets report fewer deaths involving bicycles and cars, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the number of U.S. bicycle deaths between 1999 and 2010 and...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology, University of Washington, Consumers

    9. May 30, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Local Voices: Highland Park and Deerfield

    Letters to the editor from Highland Park and Deerfield residents. Train safety This is in response to "Boy hit by train back at school; Fellow students cheer 5th-grader who lost left foot" (News, May 15). The article about the boy returning to...

    Tags: Alcoholic Beverages, Moody's Corporation, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Deerfield, Credit Ratings

    10. May 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Lice may be small, but they're a huge headache for families

    The school health clerk took a comb and pointed to the near-microscopic bugs crawling up and down my daughters' scalps. I cringed.
    The school health clerk took a comb and pointed to the near-microscopic bugs crawling up and down my daughters' scalps. I cringed. Then she checked my head for the pesky parasites. I held my breath. We had lice. Lots and lots of lice. My youngest...

    Tags: Personal Service, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pediculosis Capitis, Health and Safety at School

    11. May 28, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Bye-bye, bumpers

    Last year the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that parents not use bumper pads in cribs, citing them as a safety risk. Maryland was quick to respond, and starting June 21, the sale of crib bumpers is banned by the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We turned to Dr. Timothy Doran, chairman of Pediatrics at GBMC, to tell us what every parent of an infant needs to know:
    Last year the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that parents not use bumper pads in cribs, citing them as a safety risk. Maryland was quick to respond, and starting June 21, the sale of crib bumpers is banned by the state’s Department of...

    Tags: Health

    12. May 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Packing the kids for camp

    <strong>Parent advice</strong>
    Parent advice From our panel of staff contributors As long as you have no reason to worry that she is trying to take along contraband, this is a great idea. It shows she is maturing, and if she forgets something, it is a wonderful learning experience....

    Tags: Phil McGraw

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