Friday, March 22, 2013

Food cravings engineered by industry - Health - CBC News

Food cravings engineered by industry - Health - CBC News

 "I was totally surprised," he said. "I spent time with the top scientists at the largest companies in this country and it's amazing how much math and science and regression analysis and energy they put into finding the very perfect amount of salt, sugar and fat in their products that will send us over the moon, and will send their products flying off the shelves and have us buy more, eat more and …make more money for them."

Thursday, March 21, 2013

ACOG - Vaginal Delivery Recommended Over Maternal-Request Cesarean

ACOG - Vaginal Delivery Recommended Over Maternal-Request Cesarean

 Cesareans involve risks and require longer hospital stays than uncomplicated vaginal births. Women face the risk of bladder and bowel injuries during cesarean surgery, as well as serious complications in future pregnancies. Placental problems, uterine rupture, and emergency hysterectomy are all risks that increase with each subsequent cesarean. Compared with vaginal births, planned cesareans have a lower risk of excessive bleeding during birth and the need for blood transfusions.