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Autism obesity during pregnancy 2012 04-09

Sarah Wolfe - April 9, 2012 13:27

New research suggests that autism is more likely to occur in children whose mothers were obese while pregnant.

Jean MacKenzie - April 7, 2012 07:55

While former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum may not have excluded divine intercession in the Republican primary, the rest of the planet has accepted what has been clear for months: former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will face President Barack Obama. And once Romney’s gold-plated attack machine swings into action, things could well deteriorate for the president. full story

Cuban Five detainee gets furlough to see dying brother

But Castro so far refuses to let an American prisoner visit his dying mom.
Triple primaries could spell the end for Santorum

Romney gains ground as Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, DC go to the polls.
Alice in Southernland

Going mad as a hatter south of the Mason-Dixon line.
US food aid reformers seek place in Farm Bill debate

Congress seen as unlikely to make major changes to a system that critics say hurts recipients in the long run.