Oh, Baby! Super Bowl Advertisers Want Mom Happy
The commercials that filled the airwaves last year during the big game were noticeably violent. This Sunday, families will see ads that are upbeat and one that even features a talking baby for E*Trade Financial.

What Will They Think of Next?
It won’t rain at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing if the Chinese have anything to say about it. Scientists use “weather modification” to make it rain and believe they can reverse that process to reduce the size of rain drops and delay a potential downpour. Does this seem like a scary idea?

Head Lice Drug Can Be Toxic
The Food and Drug Administration has reprimanded the maker of Lindane shampoo and lotion for failing to notify users of the health consequences of using the product, which include seizure or death—a big price to pay for lice-free hair.

Novelty Lighters Blow Out
Many states have banned or are considering a measure to prevent the sale of cigarette lighters that resemble toys or popular cartoon figures. We’d say this is a smart idea considering more than 5,000 cases of home fires are started by kids under the age of 5 each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

Epsom Salt Can Prevent Cerebral Palsy
New research finds that doctors can prevent the risk of Cerebral Palsy for premature babies by giving their mothers magnesium sulfate before they deliver. How exactly the Epsom salt works is unknown, but it is believed to open blood vessels in the child’s brain.

Autistic Boy Is a Hero
A 9-year-old boy saved the day when his mom blacked out while driving him to school. The car was going over 70 mph when Jonathan Anderson took control of the wheel and pulled the emergency brake in time to avoid an accident. Bet he got an extra big cookie that night.