Women obesity rate seems to level off study finds
ATLANTA RP American children and their fathers show rising overweight rates while the overall share of Americans who are overweight increases. The CDC report suggests women as a group may hold steady at higher obesity levels, hinting at a possible turning point in the epidemic. Researchers caution no proven cause and note men and children rise. Harry Balzer of NPD says level off exists but no weight loss breakthrough.
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Study finds no cancer risk from aspartame in soda
A federal study of more than half a million older Americans finds no increased cancer risk from the diet sweetener aspartame, even with high intake. The findings were presented at an American Association for Cancer Research meeting and praised by public health groups.
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Massachusetts expands health coverage for all residents
Massachusetts lawmakers pass a sweeping plan to require health insurance for every resident using subsidies and penalties. The bill, backed by Gov. Romney, aims to cover about 500000 uninsured over three years with costs rising to over 1 billion dollars by year three, funded largely by federal reimbursements. The House approved 154 to 2 and the Senate 37 to 0, with final votes pending in both chambers.
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