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Whole grain consumption by pregnant women in Singapore critically low

2015-09-18 20:57:44| Food - Topix.net

The first study of its kind has found the intake of whole grains by pregnant women in Singapore is below international guidelines, potentially increasing their risk of developing gestational diabetes. The research, compiled by NestlA© with the international the EpiGen consortium of epigenetic researchers, is the first comprehensive analysis of whole grain intake among pregnant women in an Asian population.

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China's Qihoo 360 launches Wi-fi router to - protect' pregnant women from radiation

2015-06-22 03:46:26| Wireless - Topix.net

Rivals have criticised Qihoo for employing what they see as scare tactics to ramp up sales. The WHO has said any threat posed by such devices is minimal.

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U.S. lawmakers eyeing stronger protections for pregnant workers

2015-06-04 23:25:58| Trucking - Topix.net

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to boost protections for pregnant workers in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that revived discrimination claims by a former United Parcel Service Inc driver. Federal law currently prohibits employers from firing, refusing to hire or otherwise discriminating against pregnant women.

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