Contrary to current advice, a new study claims that feeding babies
snacks made with peanuts before their first birthday appears to prevent
peanut allergies. Eating peanut snacks at least three times a week until
age 5 cut the chance of becoming allergic by more than 80-percent.
Children at high risk for allergies should be evaluated before starting
to eat peanuts. Source Link
Getting
college credit for your life experiences could become easier for many
people. About 200 universities nationwide are granting class credit for
prior experience and a pilot program is allowing federal student aid to
pay for those credits. Critics say the move could prompt some schools to
cut corners on standards to attract more students. Source Link
Ready
to “spring forward” into the new world of the Apple iWatch? The company
is planning an announcement next week that’s expected to be the formal
unveiling of the smartwatch that will go on sale next month. The iWatch
would be priced starting at $349 and is the first new product for Apple
since CEO Tim Cook took the reins from founder Steve Jobs. Source Link
