PULSE.SEEK SHADE: Sunburns aren't the only evil under the sun. Those invisible UVA and UVB UVB ultraviolet B; see ultraviolet. rays contribute to making skin cancer the No. 1 form of cancer in America, as well as causing internal damage to people with diseases such as lupus. Finally, companies such as Solarveil are creating fashions made of sun-protective fabric that's also comfortable. Instead of a stiff, chemically treated fabric that doesn't breathe, Solarveil uses an open-knit fabric to allow air to pass through and keep you cool. For more information on Solarveil, visit www.solarveil.com or call (800) 400-3377 for a free catalog. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , avoid exposure during peak hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and always wear sunglasses and sunscreen. - Barbara De Witt NO BUBBLE BOYS: Fans of TV's ``Seinfeld'' show may recall the episode about a boy who lived in a plastic bubble to avoid germs, but parents who routinely wash everything with anti-bacterials could create a similar problem. According to the new book ``Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World'' (Rodale; $12.95), anti-bacterials can kill the good germs and allow the bad germs to flourish, causing your baby to be exposed to more (and stronger) germs and sicknesses. If you really want to disinfect To remove the virus code that has attached itself to a legitimate file. Sometimes, the antivirus program cannot untangle the code, and the infected file has to be deleted. See quarantine. the nursery, bathroom and laundry after a family member's illness, a safer alternative is a solution of chlorine bleach in water (about 1/4 cup of household bleach to 1 gallon of water). Authors Philip Landrigan, M.D.; Herbert Needleman, M.D.; and Mary Landrigan have 100 other smart solutions for families that include keeping children away from appliances (including electric clocks) because of the electromagnetic field electromagnetic field Property of space caused by the motion of an electric charge. A stationary charge produces an electric field in the surrounding space. If the charge is moving, a magnetic field is also produced. A changing magnetic field also produces an electric field. that can cause cancer and brand-new carpeting because its formaldehyde fumes fumes odorous gases and other volatile materials; inhalation of irritating fumes causes coughing and, if sufficiently severe, irreversible pulmonary edema. can cause respiratory problems. - B.D. SLEEP LITTLE BABY: For parents looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. anything that will calm their little one, the Healing Garden has introduced a holistic sleep line for babies. The Zzztheraphy for Baby collection is infused with chamomile chamomile or camomile (both: kăm`əmīl', –mēl') [Gr.,=ground apple], name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae (aster family), especially the perennial Anthemis nobilis, oil, and vanilla and orange blossom extract, which are calming scents. There's no promise of peace of mind for baby and parent, but your baby will smell nice. The collection includes bath oil, lotion and baby powder sold separately for $6.95 or as a trio in two gift packs for $14.95 and $17.95. They are available at Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and select grocery and drug stores. - Elizabeth Smilor CANCER AWARENESS: To celebrate National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (April 15-21) UCLA's Jonsson Comphrehensive Cancer Center will sponsor free head and neck cancer screenings on Friday. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and will include information on treatments, risk factors, prevention and early warning signs. For reservations, call UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX surgeon Dr. Paul Kedeshian at (800) 516-5323. - B.D. FREE SCREENINGS AT EXPO: Free and low-cost preventative screenings will be offered at the Health Fair Expo sponsored by NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. 4 and the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. at various locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is the agglomeration of urbanized area around the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. There are two "official" definitions—the Los Angeles metropolitan area consisting only of the Los Angeles and Orange this week. In addition to basic tests of blood pressure, weight and vision, the fairs will offer osteoporosis screenings this year. For specific locations and times, call (800) 488-3976 or go to www.redcross-la.org or www.nbc4.tv. - E.S. WOMEN'S HEALTH: ``Family Ties'' co-star Meredith Baxter has taken on a new role. She's now a breast cancer awareness spokeswoman and will be talking about women's health, as well as introducing her signature collection of women's skin-care products at 1 p.m. April 30 at the Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain, 1526 Mission St., South Pasadena. A portion of the sales will benefit the Meredith Baxter Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. - B.D. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (model wearing Solarveil product) (2) no caption (book: ``Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World'') (3) no caption (Zzztheraphy for Baby scented products) (4) BAXTER |
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