NewsSquawk, May 3, 2007

Ick: Young New Jersey viewers of Disney Playhouse, and their parents, were perplexed when a broadcast of Handy Manny was interrupted by hardcore porn. A spokesman for Comcast notes that the error was with them, not Disney, and that they are investigating how the error occurred.

Postpartum Depression Prevention? A new study published in the International Breastfeeding Journal finds that breastfeeding and consumption of omega-3 fatty acids protect new moms from depression. Physical and mental stress can increase inflammation, which can contribute to depression, the article notes. Healthy fats are anti-inflammatory.  And breastfeeding is a natural stress-reducer, but, the author notes, only when it is going well.

Recall News:� Graco is recalling�soft block tower toys that accompany Graco and Baby Einstein activity centers, model number 4635BEE with serial numbers 012705 through 063005.� The centers were sold from February 2005 through December 2005.� The tower toys have plastic coverings that can become detached, posing a choking hazard.� “Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering. “� Consumers should remove the soft block toys from the activity center and contact Graco for a replacement set.

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