Food banks and other agencies to benefit from church's generosity
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Project Response, an outreach ministry at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village, recently stocked the shelves and coffers of 22 local charities. On Feb.
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Helping to ensure a healthy pregnancy
      By following some simple advice, pregnant women and those who want to become pregnant can increase their chances for having healthy children. "It's important to understand that a healthy pregnancy really begins before conception," said Barbara Hughes, a certified nurse-midwife and fellow ...
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Select best type of pain meds for children
      Selecting a pain medicine for children can sometimes be confusing. The results of a new study may help make navigating this task easier. New research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirms that ibuprofen is more effective when treating broken bones, bruises and sp...
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