Baby Care Guide: Belly Fat: A Factor in Your Death Risk

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

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FDA: No Sign Osteoporosis Drugs Hamper Heart Rhythm
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXm10Ec
Why It Matters:
Last year, the FDA began investigating any possible links between
bone-strengthening drugs like Fosamax and Boniva and irregular heart
rhythms. Is the FDA sounding an all-clear? See this WebMD report.
Also See:
> WebMD's Osteoporosis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmS0EC
> Too Much Body Fat Bad for Bones?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmT0ED
> WebMD's Drug Database
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmU0EE

Belly Fat: A Factor in Your Death Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXm20Ed
Why It Matters:
Can belly fat kill you? Researchers say it should be considered in
assessing your death risk, along with other important measures being
used now. Check the report from The New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> How to Flatten Your Belly
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmV0EF
> Meet the 5 Flat Belly Foods
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmW0EG
> Belly Fat in Midlife, Dementia Later?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmX0EH
> Why Belly Fat Hurts the Heart
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmY0EI
> Belly Fat Booms When Activity Stops
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmZ0EJ

The Best TV Shows for Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXma0EQ
Why It Matters:
A Children Now report concludes that today's kids have fewer
high-quality television programs being produced for them. But some
shows still get high marks. Find out which ones in this WebMD report.
Also See:
> Sexy TV: A Link to Teen Pregnancy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmb0ER
> Grey's Anatomy Raises Health Awareness
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmc0ES

Another Option to Ease Menopause Symptoms?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXm30Ee
Why It Matters:
Researchers at the American Heart Association's annual meeting say
compounded hormonal therapy can be helpful. Could the news lead to new
skin creams that deliver this type of treatment? Get the details.
Also See:
> Menopause Basics
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmd0ET
> Does Sexual Desire Wane at 50?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXme0EU

U.S. Gets Low Marks for Preterm Birth Rates
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmf0EV
Why It Matters:
Find out why our country earned a "D" in its report card from The
March of Dimes - and what Vermont seems to be doing so much better
than the rest of the U.S. Also See:
> Infant Mortality: U.S. Ranks 29th
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmg0EW
> Death Rates Are Up for Preterm Babies
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmh0EX
> Baby Milestones: Your Child's First Year
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmi0EY
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmj0EZ

Dos and Don'ts for Pregnant Travelers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXm40Ef
Why It Matters:
Is it OK to fly in your last trimester? Are seatbelts safe during
pregnancy? WebMD asks the experts for practical travel advice for the
mom-to-be.
Also See:
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmj0EZ
> Holiday Travel Stress
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXmk0Ea
> Travel Without Injury
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Mi0NedAu0IfV0BXml0Eb

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