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Are Breast Enlargement Pills Dangerous?

Breast enlargement pills promise that you can go up a cup or two the natural way, with some marketers claiming that it only takes a month or two to notice pronounced results. But natural breast enhancement supplements, which contain a cocktail of herbs and other botanicals, may not be as safe as you think, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Moreover, they’re not likely to give you the eye-popping results you so desire.

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Is It Time for Dads to Take Over?

Ok, moms. Weve had our go at parenthood. Weve moved the finish line forward on reading before private school pre-k applications are due and potty training before age two. Plus weve stressed the importance of bringing only handmade patisserie quality cupcakes to school bake sales. Now its time to let dads take over.

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Fish Oil for Kids

Once again, it’s true that everything old is new again: cod liver oil, which skipped a generation in popularity, is back again. Although the research results are mixed, pediatricians and parents are enthusiastic about the possible benefits of giving kids a daily dose of fish oil — enclosed in a modern gel capsule for palatable consumption. Pharmacists say that sales of the supplement have boomed for all ages, particularly for children.

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Does the Acai Berry Diet Work?

Numerous wondrous properties have been assessed to the mysterious, exotic acai berry, one of the more compelling being that it functions as a diet aid. Named by the Better Business Bureau as one of the “Top 10 Scams and Rip Offs of 2009,” an acai berry diet — whether you drink the juice or take the supplements — won’t result in weight loss.