Afghanistan fights population growth with birth control
KABUL – The Afghan government is trying to curb a booming population by promoting birth control but such efforts have been met with caution from aid groups and opposition from ...
Kids of Unhealthy, Disadvantaged Moms More Likely to Be Sickly (HealthDay)
SUNDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) –The children of disadvantaged, unhealthy moms in the United States have many more health problems than children of disadvantaged moms who are relatively healthy, states ...
Family wants speedy trial for van der Sloot
Joran van der Sloot faces charges in the killing of Stephany Flores, who was found dead in his Lima hotel room. Van der Sloot could walk unless prosecutors bring charges ...
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Post-Partum Depression? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay News) — It’s common for a woman to become depressed during or just after a pregnancy. The timing and specific symptoms tend to vary by person. The womenshealth.gov website ...
Two plead not guilty in attack of Giants fan
LOS ANGELES — The two men accused of brutally beating a San Francisco Giants fan outside Dodger Stadium pleaded not guilty Wednesday, but prosecutors stated they have made admissions in ...
Health Tip: Get Kids Moving (HealthDay)
(HealthDay News) — Getting daily exercise is a practice that should start in childhood, many experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics has this advice for encouraging physical activity among ...
‘Modern Family’ vs. ‘Modern Family’
HBO mini-series “Mildred Pierce,” starring Kate Winslet, earned 21 nominations. NEW: “Mad Men” gets 19 nominations, “Boardwalk Empire” gets 18NEW: “Modern Family” gets 4 of the 6 nominations for supporting ...
Venezuelan authorities struggle over prison
The Venezuelan National Guard charges relatives rioting outside of El Rodeo I prison on Friday. 2,500 inmates are transferred to other prisonsAt least 25 people have been killed at the ...
Stop disintegration of the family in Europe: pope
ZAGREB – Pope Benedict warned on Sunday that the traditional family in Europe was “disintegrating” under the weight of secularization and called for laws to help couples cope with the ...
What I Did On My Summer Vacation (HealthDay)
SATURDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) — With summer vacation approaching, parents need to know how to get their kids outside and active, instead of spending too much time in front ...
