Friday, July 9, 2010

“Teen moms more likely to have premature babies, study finds” plus 3 more

“Teen moms more likely to have premature babies, study finds” plus 3 more


Teen moms more likely to have premature babies, study finds

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:28 PM PDT

Pregnant women aged 14-17 years are at higher risk of preterm birth and of having a child with low birth weight, especially if they are having their second child. In a new study, researchers demonstrate this association and call for better health education and the promotion of contraception after a teenager has given birth for the first time.

City Watch

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 03:28 PM PDT

With reference to the article Swift Action in Page 3 of StarMetro on July 2, we had inadvertently published that an illegal structure to attract swiftlets was built at Country Heights, Damansara. However, it was pointed out to us that the structure was at another site and not as published.

Study loan disbursal of PSBs shrinks to 23%

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 03:19 PM PDT

After growing at almost 40% in the last five years, the education loan exposure of public sector banks has slowed down to 23% in 2009-10.

Piedmont City Briefs

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 10:58 AM PDT

The 2010 edition of the Piedmont League of Women Voters' booklet "Piedmont Our Town" is now on sale at City Hall, 120 Vista Ave., Piedmont. The booklet describes the city's history and government, and includes information on education, public services, community life and voting.

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