Smoke free laws spread across states spur debate
A column argues nine states plus Washington have enacted smoke free workplace laws affecting restaurants and bars, noting Rhode Island revenue rises 21 percent and air quality improves. It cites CDC and other studies showing little to no negative economic impact and urges Iowa readers to push for stricter local rules and higher cigarette taxes.
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David Gifford
Gifford
Centers For Disease Prevention and Control
CDC
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Massachusetts
Montana
New York
Vermont
National Cancer Institute
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center
Www.medical
Newstoday.com
Washington
Iowa
Studies link sweetener to obesity in broad review
The article discusses high fructose corn syrup as a potential contributor to rising obesity. Experts note metabolic differences from glucose, with fructose not triggering insulin or leptin while not suppressing ghrelin, potentially increasing hunger. It offers steps to cut added sugars and suggests no single cause is responsible.
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Chicago Tribune
Peter Havel
University of California, Davis
Audrae Erickson
Corn Refiners Association
Cure for hepatitis G possible for some patients
In the United States about 4 million have hepatitis C with roughly 30 000 new cases each year. About 80 percent develop chronic infection. 20 percent may progress to cirrhosis in 20 30 years, 15 percent to liver failure in 10 years, and a smaller number to liver cancer. Treatment uses peginterferon and ribavirin, with sustained virologic response indicating possible cure, varying by virus strain.
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United States
Hus
Unwanted gift cards aid charity and moving tips from Heloise
A reader complains about gift cards to unused stores and Heloise urges passing them on with a thank you. Tips include using pantyhose for moving day and protecting items with a waffle shelf liner. Readers from Texas share hacks for shelf liners, moving comfort, and jacket zippers.
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King Features Syndicate
Heloise
Renee
Irene
Texas
Community Calendar Highlights Local Arts Events and Meetings
Community Calendar lists events across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Grinnell including Cedar Rapids Brass Chamber Ensemble at Englert Theatre, Bijou in Beems at Cedar Rapids Public Library, Pollyanna at Roosevelt Middle School, Live from Prairie Lights reading by Michael Gartner, James Norman Hall reading at Burling Library Grinnell, Crawfordsville American Legion Blood Drive, Tannenbaum Forest in Amana, AARP Seasonal Celebration in Iowa City, and county and city board meetings with scheduling details. Key venues include Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St Cedar Rapids Public Library 500 First St SE Prairie Lights Books 15 S Dubuque St Amana Festhalle Barn.
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Cedar Rapids
Englert Civic Theatre
Washington St
Iowa City
Englert.org
Bijou
Beems
Koktebel
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St
Crlibrary.org
Pollyanna
Roosevelt Middle School
13Th St
Prairie Lights
Michael Gartner
Prairie Lights Books
S. Dubuque St
James Norman Hall
Burling
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Reading
Lean Plate Club promotes portion control and lifestyle changes
The Lean Plate Club article emphasizes measuring portions with cups spoons and scales and suggests forming a Holiday Challenge partner for weight maintenance. It cites Stop Regain and National Weight Control Registry findings, promotes daily activity, and urges consistent healthy eating and regular short walks.
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Nutridiary.com
Nutritiondata.com
Lean Plate Club
Lean Plateclub
Washpost.com
Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
A December Neurology study of 342 Alzheimer's patients over almost three years found slower disease progression in those taking cholesterol lowering medicines. Results did not determine variation by drug type and acknowledge about 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's.
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Washington
Neurology
Dear Abby on handling disruptive children in restaurants
A reader asks how to handle tantrums by other diners' children during a celebration. Abby suggests cancelling orders and moving to a different restaurant after warning parents, noting managers should enforce quiet behavior or ask disruptive families to leave.
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Abby
Decatur
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