Topic: Children's Health

Saving money through baby food

If you use the right ingredients, pureeing your own baby food can be a smart financial move

Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?

Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.

Should six-year-olds be dieting?

"Maggie Goes on a Diet" - a glorified tale of weight loss aimed at young girls - is stirring a storm of criticism.

Medical malpractice suits: Only 1 in 5 pay

Medical malpractice suits target 1 in 14 doctors every year. Average medical malpractice payout is $275,000.

Food gardens at Cape Town schools grow food and teach farming skills

The SEED Organic Classroom Programme at 21 South African schools teaches sustainable farming techniques while feeding students.

$10 Internet service: Do you qualify?

$10 Internet: Comcast is now offering Internet service for just under $10 a month. But not everyone qualifies.

The James Beard Foundation recognizes leaders in sustainable food

Michelle Obama, Alice Waters among others receive an inaugural award that recognizes efforts to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world.

Rock drummer, fit as a fiddle

Neil Peart, lauded drummer of the band 'Rush,' discusses exercise and percussion.

Ramadan 101: Five facts about the holy month of Ramadan

Throughout the month-long holiday, they will fast from dawn to dusk. Ramadan is happening at the heart of summer this year, posing a greater challenge than normal for those observing the fast.

Whole Foods charity: Get healthy food to kids

Whole Foods is targeting children with its new charity. Whole Foods Foundation will work with schools and others to improve kids' food choices.

Betty Ford to Michelle Obama: How seven first ladies have changed the office

Since her husband's presidency, Betty Ford has passed the mantle of first lady to six other women. Here are the contributions each made:

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Chocolate milk may be banned from Los Angeles schools

Chocolate milk, with all of its added sugar, has become a new target for people concerned with childhood obesity in Los Angeles. Most of the milk consumed in schools is chocolate milk.

Mother's Day: Are you mothering your kids the 'right' way?

This Mother's Day, let's take stock of the culture of judgment that surrounds parenting. The ideological battle lines on breast-feeding, vaccinations, sleep training, and disposable diapers are fierce. That's why I'm singing that battle hymn of the moderate mother.

Jamie Oliver gets rude awakening in LA

Jamie Oliver had smashing successes in England and Huntington, W. Va., where he has hosted his 'Food Revolution' show in past seasons. This season he's in LA, and the city has yet to embrace him. Will a dejected Jamie Oliver give up on the City of Angels?

School gardens serve a vital purpose

School gardens may be small and sometimes not well-tended, but they are important to encourage environmental literacy and overcome 'nature deficit' in kids.

Michelle Obama will write a book on her White House garden

Michelle Obama will write about what inspired her garden and will also share favorite Obama family recipes.

Sarah Palin doesn't want a feud with Michelle Obama. We think.

In a wide-ranging, unscripted address to business leaders on Long Island, Sarah Palin mixed in Michelle Obama, rising inflation, and her vision of the ideal presidential candidate.

How India feeds 120 million kids a day

India is home to the world's largest free-lunch program giving many school­children across the country what may be their only hot meal for the day.