Prescription drug program confuses many seniors and the public
An AP-Ipsos poll finds more than half of respondents label the Medicare prescription drug program hard to understand. Rural residents and college graduates report confusion, with many relying on pharmacists. Officials note enrollment glitches and aid lines expanding to handle questions.
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Washington, D.C
Raymond Lloyd
Silt
Colo
Kathy Herndon
Savannah
Public skeptical of new Medicare drug plan amid confusion
The rollout of the $30-40 billion Medicare prescription program faces lukewarm response as 52 percent find it difficult to understand. About 3.6 million enrolled plus 6.4 million shifted from Medicaid, with goals to reach 28-30 million by end of 2006.
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Karr
Wonder Bread adds healthier whole wheat versions
Interstate Bakeries Corp launches two whole wheat Wonder Bread lines to mimic white bread while boosting fiber. The rollout targets obesity concerns and promotes white whole wheat flour to keep the familiar texture, flavor, and look for loyal shoppers.
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Wonder Bread
Interstate Bakeries Corp
Hostess Twinkies
Stan Osman
Kansas City, Mo
Wonder
Osman
Con
Soy has no effect on cholesterol says Heart Association study
An American Heart Association panel reviewed 22 studies and found that soy protein lowers LDL only slightly and does not raise HDL or lower blood pressure. Isoflavones also show no lipid benefits, though soy foods remain heart healthy as substitutes for higher fat options.
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Dallas
American Heart Association
Food and Drug Administration
Michael Crawford
University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Crawford
FDA
The
Heart Association
Frank Sacks
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston
Jo Ann Carson
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At
Michael Lim
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Auction Listings Include Furniture Paintings and Silver
Antique sale listing shows items such as furniture mirrors paintings silver and sconces. Contact Paul Boulus at 706 736 2551 for details and bidding.
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Paul Boulus
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Ipsos Public Affairs
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