Americans do love their Labs -- for the 20th straight year, the Labrador Retriever is the top dog among registrations by the American Kennel Club. The German Shepard was number two, followed by Yorkshire Terrier, Beagle and Golden Retriever. The Bulldog moved up to sixth place and is enjoying a new popularity with its highest ranking in 100 years. Source Link
Babies who move to solid foods too soon run the risk of packing on the pounds that can lead to obesity. A new study says formula-fed babies who begin eating solid foods before the age of four months are more likely to be obese at age three. Experts say some mothers who feed with formula are misreading natural cues for hunger and fullness and are overfeeding their babies. Source Link
Some day in the not too distant future, you may be able to buy meat that’s grown in a lab rather than on a farm. Scientists are using bioengineering to create what they call “cultured” meat using embryonic cells from turkeys to grow thin strips of meat. Improvements would add fat and flavor for thicker cuts that are more like steak. The product could bring more affordable meat to the world’s poorer nations. Source Link
