Archive for January, 2009

Octuplet’s Mom Has Six Kids (Well, 14 Now)

Image by Getty Images via Daylife I was going to just update the last article, but I think this is pretty outstanding:on it’s own: The woman who gave birth to octuplets this week has six other children and never expected to have eight more when she took fertility treatment, her mother said. (source) Wow. It’s [...]

Mom And Eight Babies Doing Well

Part of the surgical team. Mom who gave birth to octuplets in California is doing fine, and so are the babies. They were expecting only 7 but got a surprise with an 8th baby, and they are doing great after being born 9 weeks early by c-section. They are the world’s second set of octuplets. [...]

Measles Outbreaks Linked to Lack Of Vaccinations?

Measles Outbreaks Linked to Lack Of Vaccinations? Image via Wikipedia The CDC is reporting record numbers (since 1996) of measles outbreaks in the US. Saying: From January through July 2008, CDC received reports of 131 measles cases from 15 states and the District of Columbia—the highest year-to-date number since 1996. More than 90% of those [...]

Peanut Butter Recalls Could Have Been Prevented

Image of contaminated brand. Peanut Butter is the latest food to be recalled amidst cases of Salmonella poisoning. There have been a few confirmed deaths, and the recall list has officially hit over 500 products. You can search for contaminated and questionable products here at the FDA’s list or here containing a list of products. [...]

List Of Products That Have Chinese Milk

There may be more (I’m still presently searching) but here is a list of the products that have been found to contain the contaminated milk (Melamine). To the best of my knowledge these have been banned. I just want to post this up so you know. If you know any products not on this list, [...]