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Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too0
- Health & Healing
- November 30, 2011
Breast-feeding has been proven to be better than formula for babies, but it is also beneficial for moms. Some benefits of breast-feeding include less time and effort during feedings, opportunities for bonding, fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently, lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and lower risk of type
READ MOREBreast cancer ties to environment probed0
- Environmental Well-Being
- February 28, 2013
Experts say it's likely that environmental factors play a large role in causing breast cancer. While much remains unknown about the relationship between breast cancer and the environment, researchers are studying the toxicity of environmental factors such as pesticides, income, hometown location, and immigration status. San Francisco Chronicle, 2/26/2013
READ MOREBreaking free from economic abuse: How women are reclaiming their financial freedom0
- Personal finance
- September 14, 2011
Financial expert and Author, Manish Thakor, has published two books that help women to achieve economic empowerment and financial freedom. The author explains, “One of the reasons I am so passionate about this is so women have a choice, the freedom and the power to express themselves and make themselves happy. Women have not been
READ MOREBravos for ‘Bully’0
- Film & Television
- March 20, 2012
Lee Hirsch's powerful documentary "Bully," about bullied teens and parents of kids who have committed suicide, left barely a dry eye in the star-packed audience at last Sunday's Film Society/ Bing screening in New York. “Bully” received an R rating from the MPAA because of six expletives — meaning fewer teens will be able to
READ MOREBranson: Winslet saved my mom from fire0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- August 23, 2011
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Kate Winslet may have played a hero in one of her academy-award winning movies, but the actress brought this role to life when she sprung to action, saving an elderly woman from a Caribbean house that was engulfed by flames. The woman was
READ MOREBrad Pitt to help “Make It Right” in New Orleans0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- January 28, 2012
Brad Pitt's Make It Right organization will host a star-studded event this year to benefit Pitt's home rebuilding effort in New Orleans. Pitt will attend the gala on March 10 called "A Night to Make It Right," which will include performances by singers Sheryl Crow, Rihanna, Seal and Dr. John. The "Moneyball" actor launched Make
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