Latest tweet: In the midst of this Planned Parenthood (@ppact) & @komenforthecure debate, do pple even know Susan Komen's story? http://t.co/HHtUEpm0about yesterday
Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

FC&L has partnered with Married with Two Boys to launch a new campaign, Table for Two. More details to come. Please read below for more information about this important cause. By: Sojourner Marable Grimmett, Fox 5 Atlanta, MyAtlantaMoms.com One of the greatest struggles for breastfeeding mothers is to have our voices heard and...
New HIV case causes Southern California porn industry shutdown

New HIV case causes Southern California porn industry shutdown

We learned about this story thanks to our friends at the Red Pump Project.  No judgement to all of its fans, but the porn industry is just a big gonorrhea outbreak waiting to happen. Someone had to say it. I understand that porn actors are required to undergo routine testing, but the window and opportunity [...]...
The best thing I never had: The at-home facial

The best thing I never had: The at-home facial

I am so not the do it yourself type.  That may be a bit passe to say, but I have no problem writing a check to have something completed in a timely, professional manner. No, you will never see me in home depot learning how to lay my own tile. Nor will I be the [...]...
Is breastfeeding the link to preventing childhood obesity?

Is breastfeeding the link to preventing childhood obesity?

Side note: For some reason, I have been confessing a lot on this blog lol. I am a proud mother of a 4-year old. She is happy, healthy, silly, inquisitive and the most precious aspect of my world. I “loves” her dearly. But, what you may not know (especially since I am such a public [...]...
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Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy

Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy

(CNN) — Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation who resigned Tuesday after a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood
Minnesota Plans For Exchange, Even Without New Law

Minnesota Plans For Exchange, Even Without New Law

St. Paul, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are grappling with a new question: How close can they get to setting up a health insurance exchange without passing a new state law?
Georgia’s child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy

Georgia’s child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a series exploring the various issues surrounding childhood obesity leading up to our iReport interview with first lady