Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2007

The study authors said they also found that the white blood cells were better able to protect themselves from the damaging effects of free radicals,BBC Newsreported.

The study was funded by the Watercress Alliance.

Larger studies are needed in order to determine whether the effects of watercress on white blood cells can actually reduce cancer risk, Dr. Anthea Martin, of the charity Cancer Research UK, toldBBC News.

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Bunny Toys Pose Choking Hazard

About 500,000 Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Bunny Toys sold in the United States are being recalled because the toy's pompom nose can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

There have been no reported injuries in the U.S. Another 700,000 of the toys were sold in other countries.

The recalled toy is about 10 inches tall. The yellow bunny has one green and one orange ear and features musical and counting sound effects. The words "Laugh and Learn" are printed on the bunny's shirt.

Only bunnies with three-dimensional noses are involved in the recall. It does not include bunnies with flat or embroidered noses, the CPSC said.

Consumers with these toys should immediately take them away from children and contact Fisher-Price at (866)-447-5003 to arrange for the return of the toy and to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice.

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