Drive To Improve Breastfeeding Support In US Hospitals

Friday, October 14th, 2011

The National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) will receive almost $6 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to achieve their goal of having more U.S. baby-friendly hospitals by improving the quality of maternity care in nationwide hospitals and support new mothers and babies to breastfeed. The ...

U.S. Stock Futures Climb After Merkel Pledges Support for Banks

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

U.S. stock futures gained, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend last week’s rally, after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said European leaders will do “everything necessary” to ensure that banks have adequate capital. Find more info about U.S. Stock Futures Climb After Merkel Pledges Support for Banks photos videos ...

Papandreou Support at 2011 Low in Poll After Budget Cuts

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Support for Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou’s ruling party sank to the lowest level this year after the government proposed a new property tax and cuts to pensions and wages, according to a Public Issue poll. Find more info about Papandreou Support at 2011 Low in Poll After Budget Cuts photos ...

Insufficient Evidence To Support Effectiveness Of Commonly Used Weight-Loss Method

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

According to a recently published Cochrane systematic review, there is insufficient evidence that the transtheoretical model stages of chance (TTM SOC) technique, often used to help individuals who are overweight or obese lose weight, is effective. Investigation leader Nik Tuah, who works at Imperial College London, explained: "The use of ...

Dollar Gains Most in 2 Weeks as Fed Acts to Support U.S. Growth

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The dollar rose the most in two weeks against the yen after the Federal Reserve acted to lower only long-term borrowing costs and on concern the Bank of Japan may act to stem gains in the nation’s currency. Find more info about Dollar Gains Most in 2 Weeks as Fed Acts ...