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Monday, November 3, 2008

Poor Children At Higher Diabetes Risk

Published: Nov. 3, 2008 at 4:02 PM SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Children living in poverty have high levels of diabetes risk factors and need early detection and intervention programs, U.S. researchers said. Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A & M University studied... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Blessings A Bloomin'

As you may remember, my friend had a bone marrow transplant. I am so thankful that she is doing well and is expected to be released from the hospital soon. Thank you all so much for your prayers. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Grandparents Think Caylee's Alive

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A Florida couple says they think their granddaughter is still alive even though a grand jury has returned a murder indictment in her disappearance. George and Cindy Anthony told interviewer Meredith Viera on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday that they have not given up... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Social skills as important as tests

URBANA, Ill., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Ten years after high school graduation, students rated as conscientious and cooperative by teachers earned more than other classmates, U.S. researchers say. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study challenges the idea that racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Child clumsiness linked to adult obesity

LONDON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Poor coordination in childhood is linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life, British and Swedish researchers suggest. The findings are based on 11,042 individuals -- part of the ongoing National Child Development Study in Great Britain begun in 1958 -- of which... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Study: Literate more likely to be happy

LONDON, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Britain's National Literacy Trust said a study suggests people with higher reading skills are more likely to be happier and be in lasting relationships. The study suggests 22 percent of men with poor literacy still live with their parents, compared to 9 percent of those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Pre-School Autistic Children Self-Talk

ARLINGTON, Va., March 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says autistic pre-schoolers who talk out loud to themselves are just like other kids their age. Adam Winsler, a psychologist at George Mason University in Arlington, Va., labeled this pre-schooler self-talk "private speech" and said it is very... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The Best Care

As M undergoes her bone marrow transplant today, your prayers for M, her physicians, and her family would be appreciated. I am so encouraged that the Lord promises to be with us always. He is in total control! Thanks for visiting! The Lord loves you! Have a great day! Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 10, 2008

Sweet Sounds

I am so thrilled! I am going to be an Aunt! My sister and brother in law are expecting their first child in March. Please keep them and the baby in your thoughts and prayers. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Good News

M, who has been fighting leukemia, is undergoing a bone marrow transplant this week. Please keep M, her donor and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Sign in to see full entry.

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