Edwina Froehlich, 93, La Leche League Pioneer, Is Dead
By webmaster | September 16, 2008
Ms. Froehlich was inspired to help found La Leche League to support breast-feeding after being told at the age of 35 that she was too old to make breast milk for her baby.
Fitness: Counting Steps, Not Votes, on Capitol Hill
By webmaster | September 6, 2008
Staffers on Capitol Hill are taking part in a pedometer challenge that measures how many steps everyone has taken, and the pedometer readings are starting to rival poll numbers.
U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record
By webmaster | September 3, 2008
The average American is living past age 78, though life spans are still shorter than in other developed countries, according to new data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Minimalist: Putting Meat Back in Its Place
By webmaster | August 31, 2008
If you’ve decided to eat less meat, or are considering it for whatever reason, here are some suggestions to ease your path.
National Briefing | Health: Herb Found Ineffective for Disorder
By webmaster | August 29, 2008
The herb St. John’s wort does not improve children’s symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to researchers who tested it as a possible alternative to stimulant drugs used to treat this common condition. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association involving 54 children with the disorder ages 6 to 17 found that those given St. John’s wort did no better than those getting a placebo. Millions of children with the disorder are treated with stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall.