California

Policies against drinking during pregnancy may actually be HARMFUL to babies

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Policies meant to prevent drinking during pregnancy may actually be harmful to babies, a new study finds. Past research has shown that drinking while pregnant can harm a developing fetus and lead to birth defects and behavioral problems commonly known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).  In an effort to stop these from occurring, several states have … Read more

Mother-of-two ditches vegan diet she followed for 15 YEARS and now she ONLY eats meat

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A mother-of-two ditched the vegan diet she followed for fifteen years after she claims it caused her immune system to crash – and now only eats meat.   Nicole Carter, 44, of California, went vegan when she was 18, thinking it was the best thing to do for her health and to protect the environment. Her diet … Read more

Gee, Napa’s got bottle! Six months after the fires, it’s business as usual for its sunny wineries

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The town of Paradise in California’s Butte County was all but completely wiped out as the state endured its worst-ever wildfires in September last year. But they are nothing if not resilient, these Californians, and the message in Butte and the grape-growing territory heading south-west to Napa Valley is that it’s business as usual. This … Read more