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women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a u.S. Government study released this week. The study, conducted by the u.S.

When Daniel Scott's son was two, his affable nature seemed to suddenly evaporate, replaced by major-league acting-out sessions all over the place.

High-risk patients who took a combination of three older heart drugs -- a generic statin, a generic blood pressure pill and a low-dose aspirin -- cut their risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 80 per cent, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

PREVIEW What: Island Chefs' Survival event Where: Madrona Farm, 4317 Blenkinsop Rd. When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $75 at the farm (open Wed. to Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.), at Hemp and Co., Capital Iron or with PayPal at madronafarm.

Trio circumnavigated the Island, baking and taking afternoon tea

Near-tragedy pushes worker to education

It's about finding fresh uses for old things, rather than breaking down original material

TALK What: Courage to Learn: Education for Afghan women and girls When: 7 p.m. Monday Where: St. Aidan's United Church, 3703 St. Aidan's St.

Children who are popular at school not only enjoy more friends and peer respect but also grow up to be healthier adults, a 30-year Swedish study has found.

In these times of exploding interest in home garden food production, autumn is the new spring.