When Women Stop Breastfeeding Linked to Child Care Options, Study Shows
CHAMPAIGN, lll. — Mothers participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, are more likely to discontinue breastfeeding their infants before 6 months of age than non-WIC mothers, especially if they rely upon relatives to provide child care, according to a new study by Juhee Kim, a professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois.
Moderate Exercise May Help Normal Weight Women Get Pregnant Faster, While Vigorous Exercise Delays Pregnancy for all but the Overweight or Obese
Danish and US researchers found evidence for a relationship between increasing levels of vigorous exercise and longer times to conception in healthy, normal weight women who are planning to become pregnant.
Retailing: David Jones Looks At Earnings, Sales Fall, Has New Online Ideas
David Jones hasn't been competitive with the emerging online retailing sector for years, and in the past six to eight months, its efforts in the analogue retailing space haven't been too flash either.
Retailing: Kathmandu Down On Big Fall, Oroton Punished For Profit Rise
And as we have seen, David Jones wasn't alone in delivering bad news to investors yesterday.
Resources: Boom Continues, But Slowing
Australia's mineral and energy exports will rise at a slower pace of 4.6% to $208.32 billion Australian in 2012-13, as demand for commodities slows in Asia and in China in particular.
8 Things You Should Never to Say to Your Boss
Silence is golden, especially when the alternative can get you fired.
Only 1 in 10 Children Ride to School
Only one in ten children ride to school, even though 80% of parents think it would improve their kids' health, according to a new survey released today by the Cycling Promotion Fund and the National Heart Foundation of Australia.
How One Bartender Turns 'Wine to Water' For Those in Need
In his new book, N.C. man explains how he turned an interest in wine tastings and music into a way to make a dent in the world water crisis.
Cyborg Snails May Soon be Joining the Military
Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.
Woods Back with a Bang
Tiger Woods came back from injury on Monday to shoot a betterball 9-under 63 in partnership with Justin Rose at the two-day Tavistock Cup in Florida.
Kevin Costner Mired in Bison Dispute
Way back in 1991, Kevin Costner and his brother Dan proposed the creation of a 320-room, $100 million resort on 1,000 acres in Deadwood, S.D.
Roberts Breaks Drought at Toshiba
Loren Roberts, one of the best putters in over 50's golf, has won the Champions Tour's Toshiba Classic by two strokes from Bernhard Langer, Mark Calcavecchia and Tom Kite.
Ferrari Bosses Dash Back to Maranello
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali and technical director Pat Fry have returned to Maranello after a poor start to the 2012 season.
Obama Seizes Control Over all Food, Farms, Livestock, Farm Equipment, Fertilizer and Food Production Across America
"We told ya so" just doesn't quite cut it anymore. As the American sheeple slept, selfishly refusing to take a stand against tyranny, the Obama administration has been plotting what can only be called a total government takeover of America.
How to Shoot a Great Video and Engage Your Audience!
It doesn't really matter what your audience is, whether it be real estate, fitness or social services - if you are going to make an informative video and publish it on your blog, there are a few little secrets to success. Do it well and do it often!
Online Video Marketing Skyrockets for Business in 2012
Australian businesses are devoting more of their marketing budget to online video than ever before, as viewing trends skyrocket with latest statistics from YouTube revealing a staggering three billion views every day.
The Economy: RBA Happier About The Outlook, So More Rate Cuts Questionable
Even though the RBA says there is "ample scope" to cut interest rates if there is a threat to the health of the Australian economy, the prospects of that threat appearing is on the retreat, according to the minutes of the central bank's March board meeting.
Heart Surgeon Openly Admits Low-fat Diets Recommended for Years by Mainstream Medicine Actually Cause Heart Disease
The belief that maintaining a low-fat diet promotes health and prevents disease is perhaps the single biggest misconception responsible for today's epidemics of high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and early death.
Commodities: New Hope Warns Of Thermal Coal Price Cuts
Queensland coal miner New Hope has become an early warner among Australian coal exporters after telling shareholders yesterday that current talks in Japan on thermal coal contracts could impact earnings in the coming years.
Commodities: China Slowing, Demand Slowing
Now, people are fretting about iron ore exports after BHP Billiton said demand for the steelmaking raw material had "flattened".
The Economy: RBA Relaxed On China, Australia Travelling OK
If you listen to the some of the commentary in Australia and overseas, China is now something of a threat to Australia's well being, especially with the lower target growth rate of 7.5%.
Was Vladimir Putin's Famous Tiger Encounter Faked?
Bloggers charge it was a publicity stunt that resulted in the rare tiger's death.
Apple Will Discuss What to Do With Its $100 Billion Cash
Apple Inc., the world's most valuable company, plans to discuss its $100 billion in cash and investments in a conference call and is likely to announce a dividend.
Commodities; Gold Pounded By Change In Economic View, Indian Budget
New York gold finished with a tiny gain in after hours trading after losing ground in the normal trading session on Friday night, our time.
Markets: Another Solid Week For Shares As Bonds Lose Their Bloom
Another solid week for markets, even if the finish on Friday night in the US was uneven.
Diary: A Big Week For The Reserve Bank In Australia
The Reserve Bank is back on centre stage in Australia this week with a series of public commentaries or speeches planned.
Retailing: David Jones To Update Market, Release Interim Profit Tomorrow
Shares in department store group David Jones are in a trading halt while the company hammers out the final make up of a new strategy to try and reinvigorate the group after the trading slump seen in 2011.
Deals: Campbell Brothers Back On The Takeover Trail
Brisbane-based mining and environmental testing group Campbell Brothers is back on the takeover trial in a new area of business.
White-nose Syndrome Spreads to Alabama
With about 6 million dead bats already left in its wake, the killer fungus now marks its southernmost extension yet in North America.
Overhead Airline Bins to Get Bigger
A no-cost solution to make air travel easier? It's true.
